Books

You might be from the school of thought that says, the only way to learn is to do but when it comes to motorcycles, being shown another way is always useful.  After all, you never stop learning. Whether you want to become an Advanced Motorcycle rider, shave a few seconds from your lap times or […]

A list of books about the people that wrote history in their own way. Sure, this list of motorcycling autobiographies is mainly focused on motorcycle racers but the stories aren’t all about racing. From Joey Dunlop’s inner drive for success, to Rossi’s clear precision, to the fact that Jim Redman was orphaned. In fact racing

Let’s face it, we all need a bit of a kick up the backside from time to time. When it comes to motorcycle adventures, one thing that stops us from making our own adventure is that it’s all too easy to believe that you need to have a fully-loaded BMW GS Adventure, a healthy bank

If you want to look back at where motorcycling has come from, then these motorcycle encyclopedias and reference books are a great start. The books listed below cover the broad topic of motorcycling but also focus on a few of the key manufacturers, like Harley Davidson and Triumph. There probably isn’t such a thing as

Everyone loves a glossy hard back book and motorcycles are the perfect objects to fill the pages of any glossy hard back. We’ve put together a selection of great motorcycle books that would look great on any coffee table, or book case or bedside table, or downstairs toilet (we’re not a fan of books in

Grand Prix motorcycle racing, known as MotoGP, is the pinnacle of bike racing. From its inaugural season in 1949 to the present day, MotoGP has been pushing the limits of motorcycle technology and the world’s most talented motorcycle racers, for over 60 years. When it comes to the best MotoGP books, there are literally tens

It has been hard to put together the best Isle of Man TT books, partly due to the wealth of characters and partly due to the complexity and longevity of the TT itself. It would have been easy to put together a list of books written by or about the most successful TT riders of

Sideburns, tinkering with oily bikes and overalls. That’s what I think when I think of vintage and classic motorcycles. A far cry from the glossy pages of hard-backed books. But these books play such a great supporting role to the world of oily bikes. If you’ve ever been to a bike jumble or motorcycle auction,