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The Motorcycle Book
(2nd Edition)
by Alan Seeley
This extensively illustrated all-colour book
provides a comprehensive reference
source for all motorcycle owners and
enthusiasts, and is aimed in particular at
those who are new or returning to the
biking scene. This book is invaluable to
anyone contemplating their first
motorcycle, and will improve the reader’s
overall understanding of their machine
without necessarily having to get their
hands dirty. The second edition has been
revised to bring it fully up to date with
current bike technology and model
ranges.
‘could settle a thousand pub arguments’
Motorcycle News
‘stacks of info’ Ride
‘informative, stimulating’
Performance Bikes
Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 168pp
250 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4342
NEW May 2010
Wayne Rainey
His own story
by Michael Scott
Now available in paperback, this is the
official biography of the legendary
American triple 500cc world motorcycle
champion Wayne Rainey. It covers his two
lives - from childhood up to the moment
he crashed in Italy on 5 September 1993
severing his spinal cord, then afterwards
struggling to come to terms with being in
a wheelchair, and returning to the track as
a racing team owner.
Paperback, 198 x 127mm, 320pp
32 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4862
The Motorcycle World Champions
The inside story of history’s heroes
Officially licensed by MotoGP
by Michael Scott
From Michael Scott, here is a fabulous
series of character studies of the premier
motorcycle racers, from bomber pilot Les
Graham, who won the first 500cc World
Championship in 1949, to Nicky Hayden,
boasting the Number 1 plate in 2007
MotoGP, and on to the 2007 champion.
Famous names like Mike Hailwood,
Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts Senior,
Mick Doohan and Valentino Rossi are
studied, but so are lesser-known heroes
who rode the storm to brief glory.
‘Scott is well qualified to deliver a project
like this. And deliver he does.’ Performance
Bikes
Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 224pp
55 b&w, 204 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4454
John Reynolds
The autobiography
by Jason McClean,
John Reynolds
John Reynolds spent 35 years racing
motorcycles in high-speed pursuit of his
dreams, winning five British Championship
titles and making his mark in World
Superbikes and 500GP racing along the way.
He retired in October 2005 after suffering
serious injuries in a horrific 140mph crash.
This is the inspirational story of his personal
battle against adversity and how he kept his
feet firmly grounded in reality during his rise
to stardom as one of the most popular
motorcycle racers of the modern era.
‘rammed with stories and information about
this very private champion’
Fast Bikes
‘Thrilling’ Racer
Paperback, 198 x 127mm, 336pp
5 b&w, 37 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4671
Norton Commando:
Haynes Great Bikes Series
by Mick Duckworth
The Norton Commando is arguably
Britain’s most well-developed twincylinder
motorcycle. Launched in 1967, it
was an outstanding sales success, both at
home and overseas, and is still a practical
means of transport today, with expert
service and spares supply available. Here
is a detailed history and owner’s guide to
this famous machine, including
contemporary reaction to its launch,
model changes, buying tips and technical
specifications.
‘a fantastically detailed look at this classic
two-wheeler’ Daily Express
‘All too rarely these days does an absolute
must-have classic bike book get itself
published. But thankfully here is one’
Classic Bike
Hardback, 259 x 195mm, 144pp
100 mainly colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4021
NEW October 2009
Valentino Rossi (3rd Edition)
Portrait of a Speed God
by Mat Oxley
This is a long-awaited update of a fabulous
visual study compiled by one of the best
bike racing journalists in the business.
Compelling photographs and sharp
narrative capture the larger-than-life
character of Valentino Rossi, both on and
off the track. Rossi’s life is charted from his
earliest days, following his graduation
through the ranks, winning the 125, 250
and 500 World Championships, to his
domination of the 200mph MotoGP class,
first with Honda and then from 2004 with
Yamaha. This is a visual treat for all who
appreciate Rossi’s talent and take on life in
this age of conformist motorsport.
‘wincingly good photography...great detail’
Daily Express
Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 200pp
250 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4833
The Ogri Collection No. 3
by Paul Sample
Building on the success of The Ogri
Collection and The Ogri Collection No. 2,
here is a third volume showing over 66
all-new, all-colour cartoon strips featuring
biker Ogri and his friends. A new
landscape format, which allows the strips
to be reproduced at a much larger size
than before, will particularly appeal to
fans who enjoy the background gags in
Paul Sample’s highly detailed drawings, as
well as the main story. These strips – first
published in Bike magazine and the Daily
Telegraph – bring Haynes’ popular
collection of Ogri material right up to
date.
‘Politically incorrect and full of four-letter
words, but laugh-out-loud funny’ Daily
Telegraph
Hardback, 210 x 270mm, 140pp
66 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4229
Valentino Rossi (4th Edition)
MotoGenius
by Mat Oxley
foRewoRd by Mick Doohan
The fourth edition of this best-selling
paperback includes a complete new
chapter and photographs to cover the
2005 season and Rossi’s fifth consecutive
World Championship title. After quitting
the dominant Honda factory at the end of
2003 for the unfancied Yamaha outfit,
Rossi proved that he could still quell his
MotoGP opposition. Beating off the
Honda hordes, the popular Italian left his
former bosses with seriously red faces.
Rossi’s achievements on the Yamaha have
stunned even the sport’s most cynical
observers, convincing them that he’s the
greatest bike rider ever.
‘excellent’The Times
‘a superb look at Rossi’s career to date’
Daily Express
Paperback, 198 x 127mm, 224pp
32 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4346
Performance Riding Techniques
(2nd Edition)
by Andy Ibbott
An official MotoGP book, the second
edition of this practical guide to
motorcycle racing technique, aimed at
racing and track day enthusiasts at all
levels, has been expanded to include
extra information as well as many new
photographs and up-to-date quotes from
today’s MotoGP stars. From starting and
accelerating to braking, cornering,
overtaking and even crashing, this book
combines expert guidance from an
experienced coach with advice and
anecdotes from top riders. This is the
authoritative guide to improving your
racing technique and performance on the
track.
‘a stunning book...brilliant’
Daily Telegraph
‘a fascinating and informative read...ten
out of ten’ Two Wheels Only
Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 184pp
252 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4697
The A-Z of Classic Scooters
The illustrated guide to all makes
and models
by Jean Goyard,
Bernard Soler-Thebes
This large-format colour book is the first
English-language volume to celebrate the
entire spectrum of classic scooters. Iconic
scooters from Lambretta and Vespa
naturally feature, but the book’s scope is a
much broader alphabetical journey via
makes such as the Csepel, Febo, Cianca,
Husqvarna, Kaptein, Rumi and a host of
other famous and not so well-known
names. Beautifully presented and packed
with information, this authoritative study
covers over 300 makes, with plenty of
engaging oddballs along the way.
‘a glorious celebration’ The Scotsman
‘great archive images’ Classic Bikes
Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 192pp
157 b&w, 197 colour illustrations
PART no: 146H4390
Barry Sheene
Motorcycle racing’s jet-set superstar
by Michael Scott
foreword by Maggie Smart
Barry Sheene, one of history’s great
motorcycle racers, proved his skill with 19
Grand Prix wins and two World
Championships. He added ambition,
intelligence and vision to his Cockney
charm – and it made him formidable. No
other rider had seen the big picture so
clearly. Starring in high-profile ad
campaigns and in London’s fast social set,
he played the media to charm the public,
and his personal courage in facing serious
injury made them love him more. Even
after retirement Sheene remained famous
– he was racing’s first two-wheel
superstar.
‘an intimate and candid portrait’ Motor
Cycle News
Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 224pp
108 b&w, 132 colour illustrations
Suzuki GSX-R
A Legacy of Performance
by Marc Cook
foreword by Kevin Schwantz
The Suzuki GSX-R series is synonymous
with performance and has become one of
the most evocative marques in
motorcycling. This book explores the
original GSX-R750 concept, its
competition successes, and how its eyeopening
performance, light weight, and
charismatic personality established the
race-replica market segment that Suzuki
continues to define. Each generation of
the GSX-R family is explored through
interviews with Suzuki engineers and
designers. Readers will be taken inside
the off-limits Ryuyo R & D center and test
track, site of all the engineering and
development of the GSX-R models,
followed by a virtual factory tour showing
a GSX-R being built.
Hardback, 279 x 229mm, 160pp
Over 200 illustrations
PArT no: 146db1851
Sport Riding Techniques
How to develop real world skills for
speed, safety and confidence on the
street
and track
by Nick Ienatsch
foreword by Kenny Roberts
Winning racer, motojournalist, and lead
instructor at former world champion
Freddie Spencer’s riding school, Nick
Ienatsch is uniquely qualified to write a
book specifically for sporting street bike
riders. His tips and exercises will help you
ride quickly and safely on the street, or
race that much faster on the track. He
covers a wide range of techniques, from
fundamentals to sophisticated, raceproven
skills for advanced riding and track
days. Whether you’re a novice or a veteran,
Nick provides you with the tools to
analyse and improve your performance.
Paperback, 279 x 229mm, 128pp
176 colour and b&w illustrations
PArT no: 146db1807
Suzuki GSX-R750:
Haynes Great Bikes Series
by Rob Simmonds
foreword by Kevin Schwantz
Suzuki’s seminal GSX-R750 is an evergreen
favourite with bikers across the world.
When launched in 1985 it almost singlehandedly
kick-started the craze for racereplica
machines, and since then the
machine has been one of the leading
benchmarks for performance and style, as
well as character, in the sports bike class.
The GSX-R has stayed in production in its
many different forms for the past 15 years
and has also had an enviable race record.
Since the bike’s launch, more than 40,000
have been sold worldwide.
‘Well worth adding to the library’
Met on Wheels
Hardback, 259 x 195mm, 160pp
130 colour illustrations
PArT no: 146H821
Stealing Speed
The biggest spy scandal in
motorsport history
by Mat Oxley
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. In 1961, with the Cold War at its
height, East German motorcycle
manufacturer MZ was using World War II
rocket technology to win Grands Prix, only
for rider Ernst Degner to defect and sell the
secrets to Suzuki, while his wife and
children were drugged and smuggled
through the Berlin Wall. The following year
Suzuki and Degner made history by
winning the world title.
‘A pretty rollicking read’
James May, Daily Telegraph
‘The best bike racing book I’ve read in years’
Performance Bikes
Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 224pp
35 b&w illustrations
PArT no: 146H4689
The Haydens: Nicky, Tommy
& Roger
by Chris Jonnum
Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi’s battle
for the 2006 MotoGP championship was
one of the most dramatic in Grand Prix
motorcycle racing history. As dramatic as
that 2006 MotoGP season was, it is
matched by the Hayden stories few
people know: the early racing
accomplishments that set the patterns for
Nicky’s current success. Written by Road
Racer X editor Chris Jonnum, with the full
cooperation of the Hayden family, this
book follows Nicky’s riding career from
the moment he first threw a leg over a
bike at age 3 to the storybook end to the
2006 championship.
Paperback, 259 x 195mm, 200pp
60 b&w, 140 colour illustrations
PArT no: 146db1881
Superbikes of the Seventies
by Roland Brown
Some of the most charismatic
motorcycles ever produced were built
during the 1970s. The decade ushered in
shattering performance, evocative styling,
and distinctive personalities among the
European, Japanese, and American
manufacturers. Renowned motorcycling
author Roland Brown rides the best of the
decade and offers a contemporary
perspective on the machines that created
the superbike category. This is a musthave
book for vintage bike buyers and
enthusiasts who are keen to know more
about the strengths-and the weaknessesof
these exciting motorcycles.
Hardback, 279 x 229mm, 192pp
227 colour illustrations
PArT no: 146db1817
The Triumph Story
Racing and production models from
1902 to the present day
by David Minton
Triumph, one of the world’s most famous
motorcycle makes, has seen periods of
great technical progress and commercial
and racing success followed by
downturns in fortune. This has led to
major changes in the management and
design teams as well as the restructuring
of the company. The complex company
history is told here in full, from foundation
through to its present-day resurgence.
‘covers all competition and road
machines’ Classic Bike
Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 192pp
160 illustrations including colour
PArT no: 146H413
Suspension Tuning
How to Set Up Your Bike for
Handling, Stability, and Control on
the Street and Track
by Marc Cook
Sportbikes today handle better than pure
racebikes did just a few years ago. Their
sophisticated, versatile suspension offers
countless combinations to find the
handling that’s right for you. This book
will help you hone and perfect your
suspension for high-performance street
riding and track days. Discover the right
way to set spring and damping
adjustments, and adjust ride height for
greater steering responsiveness and
traction. Suspension specialists from
professional racing and the aftermarket
also offer their insights on useful
modifications.
Paperback, 279 x 228mm, 192pp
PArT no: 146db1845
Triumph Bonneville (2nd Edition)
by Steve Wilson
foreword by Hughie Hancox
For several decades Triumph’s ‘twin’
engine design by Edward Turner dictated
the direction of the whole
motorcycle industry. For many enthusiasts
the best twin of all time is the Bonneville.
No classic bike has wider appeal, both in
the UK and USA, and the continuing
appeal of the breed is greatly enhanced
by the modern bikes sold under the
Bonneville name. This new edition
features the major evolutions of the
model since 2000, when Steve Wilson’s
highly respected book was first published
in Haynes ‘detailed and comprehensive’
Classic Bike Guide
Hardback, 259 x 195mm, 176pp
30 b&w, 130 colour illustrations
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