Casey Stoner, the two-time World MotoGP champion, tells his own explosive story. Aimed at the enthusiast who would like to gain a greater understanding of technical and design issues facing MotoGP constructors, this fascinating book provides detailed analysis of the cutting-edge technology used in the sport’s premier ... Found insideMcQueen's Motorcycles reveals these highly sought-after machines in gorgeous photography and full historical context. Takes a fresh look at Valentino Rossi. This book is your ultimate resource for Valentino Rossi. Here you will find the most up-to-date 111 Success Facts, Information, and much more. The book also covers the development of the machines that became the essential tools of the private riders, and the eventual demise of the Continental Circus in the 1970s, due to new safety regulations and the escalating cost of racing. Found insideAs a World Superbike racer, she's on the brink of making it big. It's going to take all the sweet-talking charm I've got to convince the girl of my dreams that she can have everything she wants if she's willing to be fearless. Updated to tell the story of the 2002 and 2003 MotoGP seasons, here is the compelling story of Valentino Rossi, arguably the greatest motorcycle racer ever - certainly the most entertaining. There are compelling features reflecting the key stories of the season, a team-by-team review which analyses the fortunes of the competing MotoGP squads highlighted by the superb bike illustrations by Adrian Dean. Moto GP has never been seen like this before! This stunningly unique visual study of the world's leading motorcycle championship features vintage photographs alongside related images from the modern era. This authoritative publication celebrates Honda's amazing achievement of 500 motorcycle Grand Prix wins. This is the compelling story of how one of Japan's biggest motorcycle manufacturers stole a Nazi rocket scientist's engine secrets from behind the Iron Curtain to conquer the world. This is the story of the legendary American riders who beat the Europeans at their own game, including Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Jr., and the most recent American world champion, Nicky Hayden ... This book traces the major trends and developments during the last 50 years and it profiles the legendary riders, teams and innovators that have dominated the sport during this period. The thrill of the fastest sport on two wheels explodes out of this high-revving pictorial history! Decade by decade, it traces the evolution of MotoGP-the racetracks, the riders, and the superbikes that ruled the road. This age-appropriate book gives readers a comprehensive look at motorcycle racing, with a focus on today’s most popular events, such as Motocross and Supercross. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars teach readers about the sport’s ... Published to mark the 40th anniversary of his second world championship win, this is the Barry Sheene story as told like never before by the people who knew him best. This book, developed especially for racing enthusiasts by motorsports engineering expert Dr. Alberto Boretti, provides a broad view of WCGP motorcycle racing and vehicles, but is primarily focused on the design of four-stroke engines for ... Feel is the story of how a small-time boy from humble beginnings in Louisiana rose to the pantheon of greats, to win the 500cc and 250cc GP Championship in the same year – an historic achievement over three decades ago which has never ... This book is the fifth in the Mick Walker Racing Motorcycle series. It covers the Grand Prix Motorcycles from Japan. Found insideRacing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s – when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great ... This is the story of how top-class racing motorcycles have evolved, year by year, from the beginning of the FIM World Championships in 1949 to the present. This book, written by his manager and friend, Ted Macauley, is the account of his dramatic comeback, from the original wild idea to his final race. Officially licensed and published in the 60th anniversary year of World Championship motorcycle racing, this book presents a fact-packed and statistics-laden year-by-year history, concentrating on the premier class (500cc, then MotoGP) but ... Arranged by nation, this book examines more than two dozen important marques, including Bultaco, CZ, Elf, Husqvarna, KTM, Ossa, Peugeot, and many others. Discusses the history, types, and uses of motorcycles, and explores the different kinds of racing motorcycles and motorcycle races. United States motorcycle enthusiasts can learn a lot by looking to their peers in Europe, which has as rich a history as they do. Hedley J. Cox was living in England when he became involved in racing in the early 1950s. Found insideAn intimate portrait of the life of one of the most successful and enigmatic legends in the history of motorsports. This authoritative book, elegantly written in highly digestible style by the foremost expert on the subject, provides in-depth analysis of classic motorcycle race engines spanning eight decades, from the 1930s Guzzi 500 120-degree twin to ... A story of a secret background of stolen motorcycles and stolen cars along with cocaine sales and drug use spanning over 20 years. This book will take readers far beyond the world of motorcycles and racing. This book, developed especially for racing enthusiasts by motorsports engineering expert Dr. Alberto Boretti, provides a broad view of WCGP motorcycle racing and vehicles, but is primarily focused on the design of four-stroke engines for ... Joey is aiming for world champion, but faces many obstacles. Foremost among these is Dudley, the hard man of the racing circuit, desperate to hold onto his former glory. Telling the story of how leading manufacturers such as Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, have strived to build the perfect machine, and detailing the incredible rivalries of such sporting legends as Kenny Roberts and Barry Sheene, Freddie Spencer ... 'The unmistakable voice of Moto GP' - Valentino Rossi As 'The Voice' of motorcycle racing for forty years, commentator Nick Harris became the biggest star not on two wheels in the paddock, and this is his mostly eye-witness, white-knuckle ... Journal Specifications; 150 dotted and numbered 90g/m2 pages. Presents chronologically arranged profiles of over fifty classic racing motorcycles, including studio photographs, archival images, and essays on the technological developments that led to the creation of these machines. It also uncovers the fascinating story behind the birth of the world's first Superbike series that went global.This book is tribute to the 1970s and how it shaped motorcycle racing in Australia, and the world. Enjoy the ride! "Describes safety features and rules governing different types of motorcycle races, including Moto Grand Prix races, supermoto races, and enduro races"--Provided by publisher. Presents motorcycle road racing, providing simple explanations surrounding the sport including descriptions of famous races, the culture of racing, and brief career highlights of its legendary stars. On his day, Peter Williams was the best motorcycle road racer in the world and is one of that small band of sportsmen, 'the best never to win a World Championship'. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is one of GPs most extraordinary characters, and a true legend of motorcycle racing. Now available in paperback, this is the official biography of the legendary American triple 500cc world motorcycle champion Wayne Rainey. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Motorcycle. Make Haste Slowly chronicles the grand prix motorcycle racing career of Canadian Mike Duff, the first North American and only Canadian ever to win a world championship grand prix race. But despite these tragic losses Michael was undeterred and, two days after his father's death, he returned to the North West, and won. The next year Michael won his first TT, joining both his father and uncle in the record books. 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