This official biography, written with Carl Fogarty's co-operation, charts the outspoken Lancastrian's dramatic progress from young charger to the most successful Superbike racer ever, via the Isle of Man TT and the World Endurance Championship. The superbly illustrated second edition - reformatted in full colour to a larger size - is updated throughout, and tells Foggy's life story, from shy childhood through to his record-breaking fourth World Superbike title. Details every WSB win, with race statistics.

This book tells the story of Carl Fogarty, from the bright but introverted lad who loathed school with a passion through to the full details of his outstanding motorcycle racing career, winning a record third World Superbike title in 1998 and taking his 50th win early in 1999.

This text details the first ten years of the World Superbike Championships, from Steve "Motormouth" McLaughlin and the birth of Superbike racing in the USA, to the 1997 title chase. It gives year-by-year coverage, from Flyin' Fred Merkel in 1988 to Foggy, returning to Ducati in 1997. The political manoeuvres involving the Japanese, McLaughlin and the New Zealand company that went bankrupt just before the 1990 season started are described, as is the advent of the Flammini Group and the spread into the Pacific Rim. The book also gives details of: the champions of Superbike racing including Fred Merkel, Raymond Roche, Doug Polen, Scott Russell, Carl Fogarty and Troy Corser; the bikes - Honda, Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Bimota; and the results, records, championship standings, circuits and lap records.

This is a study of Honda's second Grand Prix motorcycle era. With full specifications of major machines, photographs and technical material, the book documents one of the most successful motorcycle factories of the last 20 years.

Charts the life of Mick Doohan, considered the greatest motorcycle racer of modern times. This teak-tough Aussie has wrestled his 200mph Honda to more than 50 grand prix wins and five executive 500cc World Championships after fighting back from a near-crippling accident in 1992. His fearsome broadside riding style has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

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This is an excellent reference for someone who wants to know about any brand of motorcycle. There's something in there on all of them!

I like everything about the book. The photography is great and there's some really good background information, too.

A visual catalogue of every major (and minor) Harley model ever produced, from the first single of 1903 to the VR1000 racing superbike of 2ist century. Every machine is illustrated in colour photography with detailed information on technical specifications, key design elements, engineering

Although Japan's smallest motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki has had a huge impact on the motorcycling world. Prominent in competition, with Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey claiming four victories in the AMA Superbike Championship, the marque also scored in the World Superbike Championship when Scott Russell won the 1993 title. Since then, Stefan Everts and Sebastien Tortelli have won world motorcross championships. Here is the full story of this marque and it's road and competition bikes

Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, in the summer of 1998, this work aims to capture the spirit of the motorcycle and the passion and excitement it has aroused in film, literature, television, and on the road.

This is one in a series of books which profiles some of the world's most famous names in motorcycle manufacturing. This title provides a photographic celebration of the Moto Guzzi motorcycle. Along with Ducati, Moto Guzzi represents a tradition of imaginative engineering an high performance

Here's a few more books that can be ordered from America.

(They take about 7 days to arrive and there is never any problem with customs).

Reading Proficient Motorcycling can significantly reduce risks by teaching people how to ride safer and smarter.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles (Complete Idiot's Guides)
Darwin Holmstrom (Contributor), Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine (Editor), Jay Leno

An authoritative guide for the more than three million people who hop on the back of a bike for the first time each year, this fun, entertaining book shows readers the joys of zooming down the highway. The experts at Motorcyclist magazine describe how to choose and maintain a bike; how to buy appropriate gear, how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of their trips on the open road. Special sections discuss motorcycle history and the timeless motorcycle mystique. Features photographs and diagrams throughout, and concludes with appendixes of motorcycle clubs and organizations. Motorcyclist Magazine, the Worlds Largest Streetbike Publication, recently celebrated its 85th year of publication. Motorcyclist has a monthly circulation of 230,000, with an estimated readership of 1.3 million.

The experts at "Motorcyclist" magazine describe how to choose and maintain a motocycle; how to buy appropriate gear; how to ride safely; and how to make the most out of trips on the open road. Special sections discuss motorcycle history and the timeless motorcycle mystique. Photos & diagrams.

Ultimate Harley-Davidson
Hugo Wilson

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle is no mere means of transportation. Celebrated on screen, in song, and in story, these thundering two-wheeled titans are national icons, regarded worldwide as symbols of the American love of freedom and the open road. In Ultimate Harley-Davidson, renowned "Harleyologist" Hugo Wilson profiles 50 classic models-from the E-heads of the early 1900s to the 1999 Twin Cams-with glorious color photos, specially-commissioned cutaway diagrams, and complete technical specifics. The profiles include not only the company's racing, sporting, and touring bikes, but also examples of dressed and custom Harleys and rarities like the 1965 Topper scooter and 1969's three-wheeled Servi-Car. And there's much more, including an authoritative history of the Harley-Davidson company; interviews with veteran Harley-Davidson employees; a guide to the people, places, and phrases of the Harley world; even a dictionary of "Harleyspeak."

Hugo Wilson is the author of Ultimate Motorcycle Book, Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle, and the Classic Motorcycle series-all published by DK-He is also the feature editor for Bike magazine. Acknowledged as one of the worlds' leading authorities on motorcycles, he started riding at the age of 11 and has since owned, ridden, repaired, and fallen off a vast number of machines.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for Riding Right, 2nd ed.
Nate Rauba (Editor), Motorcycle Safety Foundation Staff, Motorcycle safe, Hector Cademartori (Illustrator)

Now all motorcyclists can have instant access to an extensive resource on motorcycling safety, compiled by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Motorcycle Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, And Strategies for Riding Right is a book that comprises much of what the MSF has learned in the last 21 years.

Fast Company : Motorcycle Road Racing's Pit Warriors
Candace Barbot (Photographer), Jon Kral (Photographer), Jon Ward (Editor)

For all race fans, a must. This coffee table picture book re-creates the tension, excitement and thrills,and victory of the "behind the sceans" at the race track. The pictures are beautiful. The black and white photos bring out the true feeling of the race life.

A Twist of the Wrist II: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding
Keith Code

When "A Twist of the Wrist II" came out, I bought it with high expectations and Keith delivered over and above those expectations once again. The text is clear and concise. It covers real world issues that every motorcycle rider faces. It presents the simplicity of riding a motorcycle well instead of shrouding it in the mystery of complex explainations. I wondered what benefit I could gain as a rider (after all...what's the point if it just makes you sound smarter...it's got to work on the bike too) and once again the information transferred into faster and safer riding.

There are not many 'sure things' in this world. For me, Keith Codes' books are one of those sure things. Read them. Ride using the information contained in them. And watch your riding improve!

Sportbike Performance Handbook
Kevin Cameron

For fans of Kevin Cameron's "TDC" column in Cycle World magazine, this is your book! Kevin possesses a unique ability to take the most complex topics related to motorcycle technology and make them not only understandable but also *enjoyable* to read. Even if you're not a fan of race replica machines, don't let the title, "Sportbike Performance Handbook" keep you from considering it. Kevin covers every major motorcycle system, in most cases without regard for the genre. So whether you ride the latest Yamaha YZF1000-R1 or a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, if you're interested in maximum performance there's something here for you.

Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Ronald L. Disanto (Contributor), Thomas J. Steele

When Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was first published in 1974, it cased a literary sensation. A combination of philosophical speculation and psychological tension, the book is a complex story of relationships, values, madness, and enlightenment. The guide serves as a metaphorical backpack of supplies for the reader's journey through the original work.

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