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wBW Motorcycle Riding Skills Book Reviews
■ The Upper Half of the Motorcycle by Bernt Spiegel ■ ¤ Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough
■ ¤ Maximum Control by Pat Hahn ■ More Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough
■ Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles ■ Street Strategies by David Hough
■ Riding in the Zone ■ Ride Hard, Ride Smart by Pat Hahn
■ Motorcycle Track Days for Virgins ■ Sportbiking: The Real World by Gary Jaehne
■ Stayin' Safe: The Art and Science of Riding Really Well ■ Pro Motocross and Off-Road Riding Techniques
■ Secret Skills of Motorcycle Riding ■ Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch
■ UK Road Signs, Road Laws and Licensing Books ■ Total Control by Lee Parks
■ Streetbikes: Everything You Need To Know ■ Twist of the Wrist, Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code
■ Performance Riding Techniques ■ Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook
■ How To Ride a Motorcycle by Pat Hahn

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 Pass Your Advanced Motorcycling Test (U.K.)

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 MSF's Motorcycling Excellence, 2nd Edition

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 Motorcycling Excellence by MSF

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 Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way by Reg Pridmore    
  ¤ = Highly Recommended
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 ► Motorcycle Technology - Repair - Design Book Reviews

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■ The Essential Buyer's Guide Harley-Davidson Big Twins by Peter Henshaw
■ Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible by Paul Thede and Lee Parks
■ Modern Motorcycle Technology by Massimo Clarke
■ Spark Plugging the Classics by Stan Dibben
■ Custom Painting Idea Book by JoAnn Bortles
■ Restoring Motorcycle Transmissions by Roy Bacon
■ Motorcycle Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair by Tracy Martin
■ Haynes Motorcycle Workshop Practice Techbook by John Fidell and Pete Shoemark
■ MotoGP Technology by Neil Spalding, Haynes Books
■ The Motorcycle Handbook by John Hanney
■ Tuning for Speed by Phil Irving
■ Ducati 999: Birth of a Legend
■ Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook by Adam Wade
■ Motorcycle Dynamics by Vittore Cossalter

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 Sportbike Performance Handbook by Kevin Cameron 

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 The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Zimmerman

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 Haynes Motorcycle Fuel Systems Techbook by John Robinson

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 Haynes Motorcycle Electrical Manual Techbook by Tony Tranter

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 Motorcycle Design and Technology: How and Why by Gaetano Cocco
■ The Motorcycle Book: Everything You Need to About Owning, Enjoying and Maintaining Your Bike by Alan Seeley
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 ► Motorcycle Restoration - Vintage Motorcycle Book Reviews
 ► BMW Motorcycle Book Reviews
■ BMW Custom Motorcycles - Choppers, Cruisers, Bobbers, Trikes & Quads by Uli Cloesen
■ The BMW GS Essential Buyer's Guide by Peter Henshaw
■ BMW Racing Motorcycles: The Mastery of Speed by Laurel C. Allen and Mark Gardiner
■ BMW Boxer from /5 1969 to 1985 by Andy Schweitzer
■ BMW Motorcycles: The Evolution of Excellence by Kevin Ash
■ Bahnstormer: The Story of BMW Motor Cycles by L.J.K. Setright
■ BMW R90S - Motorcycle Collector Series by Ian Falloon
■ BMW R100RS - Motorcycle Collector Series by Bill Stermer
■ Illustrated BMW Motorcycle Buyer's Guide by Stefan Knittel and Roland Slabon
■ How to Restore Your BMW Motorcycle Twins 1950-1969 by Roland Slabon
■ BMW Twins: All BMW Flat Twins 1955-1985 Restoration by Mikc Walker
■ Clymer BMW 500 & 600 Twins 1955 to 1969: Service, Repair, Maintenance
■ Clymer BMW R-Series by the Clymer Staff
■ Haynes BMW Twins Motorcycles Owners Workshop Manual - 1970-1996 by Jeremy Churchill and the Haynes Staff
■ BMW Motorcycles by Darwin Holstrom and Brian J. Nelson
■ wBW Review of the BMW 80th Anniversary DVD! 

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► Ducati Motorcycle Book Reviews
■ Ducati Monster Bible by Ian Falloon
■ Motociclismo Tells the Story of Ducati by Luigi Bianchi and Marco Masetti
■ The Ducati Story: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to the Present Day by Ignatius Fabio Taglioni (Foreword), Ian Falloon 
■ Ducati Design and Emotion by Decio Giulio and Ricardo Carugati
■ Ducati: Taglioni and His World-Beating Motorcycles by Mick Walker 
■ Ducati Desmoquattro Performance Handbook by Ian Falloon
■ The Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide by Roy Bacon 
■ Ducati: The Official Racing History by Marco Mesetti, Eugenio Martera (Editor), Marco Montemaggi (Editor), Patrizia Pietrogrande (Editor) 
■ Haynes Ducati Service - Repair Manual 600, 750 and 900 2-Valve V-Twins 1991 to 1996 Models by Penny Cox, Matthew Coombs, Haynes Manuals 
■ Ducati Desmoquattro Maintenance and Modification Guide - 3rd Edition: My Ducati friends say this is a "must have" book!

► Triumph & British Motorcycle Book Reviews
■ Triumph Bonneville: Portrait of a Legend by James Mann and Mick Duckworth
■ Triumph Motorcycles: From Speed Twin to Bonneville
■ Triumph Racing Motorcycles in America: Racing History by Lindsay Brooke
■ Illustrated Triumph Motorcycle Buyer's Guide
■ Illustrated Norton Motorcycle Buyer's Guide
■ Triumph Motorcycles: Twins and Triples
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► Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Book Reviews
■ Moto Guzzi - The Complete History from 1921 by Mario Colombo
■ Moto Guzzi: The Racing Story by Mick Walker
■ Moto Guzzi V-Twins: The Complete Story by Mick Walker
■ The Moto Guzzi Story: Racing and Production Models from 1921 to the Present Day by Ian Falloon 
■ Guzziology 5.2 by Dave Richardson 
■ Moto Guzzi Twins Restoration: All Moto Guzzi V-Twins, 1965-2000 by Mick Walker 
■ Moto Guzzi: Forza in Movimento by David G. Styles
■ Bill Lomas: World Champion Road Racer  Autobiography by Bill Lomas 
■ Moto Guzzi Big Twins by Greg Field 
 ► Motorcycle History Book Reviews
■ 365 Motorcycles You Must Ride by Dain Gingerelli, James Michaels Charles Everitt
■ Modern Sports Helmets: Their History, Science and Art by James A. Newman
■ Art of the Basket Case by Andrew C. Bauer
■ The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine by Daniel Peirce
■ 25 Years of Buell by Court Canfield and Dave Gess
■ Hold ON! by Stan Dibben
■ The British Motorcycle Directory by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth
■ Exotic Motorcycles by Vic Willoughby
■ Classic Images Isle of Man TT Races
■ Classic American Racing Motorcycles by Mick Walker
■ Great Motorcycle Legends by Richard Renstrom
■ British Motorcycles of the 1930's by Roy Bacon
■ Café Racers: Rockers, Rock 'n' Roll and the Coffee-bar Cult by Mike Clay

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 The Mod Years Edited by Steven Myatt
■ The Rocker Years Edited by Steven Myatt

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 Motociclismo Tells the Story of Ducati by Luigi Bianchi and Marco Masetti 

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 The Ducati Story: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to the Present Day by Ignatius Fabio Taglioni (Foreword), Ian Falloon 
 ► Motorcycle Racers - Racing & the Motorcycling Experience Book Reviews

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■ 60 Years of MotoGP & the World Motorcycle Championship by Michael Scott
■ Motorcycle Matt by Phyllis Andrews (Children's Book)
■ The Last Hurrah by Des Molloy (Book and DVD)
■ The Rugged Road by Theresa Wallach
■ Fay Taylour - Queen of Speedway by Brian Belton
■ Fifteen Times by Giacomo Agostini and Luca Delli Carri
■ Valentino Rossi Photographs by Micro Lazzari
■ Leanings 2 by Peter Egan
■ Valentino Rossi - The Autobiography by Valentino Rossi with Enrico Borghi
■ Barry Sheene, 1950-2003: The Biography by Stuart Barker 
■ Mick Doohan - Thunder From Down Under
■ Hizzy: The Autobiography of Steve Hislop by Steve Hislop, Stuart Baker 

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 Colin Edwards: The Texas Tornado by Rob Simmonds

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 Valentino Rossi - Moto Genius by Mat Oxley  

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 Joey Dunlop: His Authorised Biography by Mac McDiarmid, Bob McMillan 

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 Biker Billy Cooks With Fire  By Bill Hufnagle

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 HEAR ME ROAR: Women, Motorcycles, and the Rapture of the Road  By Ann Ferrar
■ Bill Lomas: World Championship Road Racer by Bill Lomas
► Motorcycle Touring, Endurance and Long-Distance Riding Book Reviews

wBW Book Reviews
■ The Motorcycle Touring Bible by Fred Rau
■ Tortillas to Totems: Sidetracked by the Unexpected by Sam Manicom
■ Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle by Robert Wicks
■ India: The Shimmering Dream by Max Reisch
■ Lois on the Loose by Lois Pryce
■ Dual Sport Motorcycling by Carl Adams
■ Distant Suns by Sam Manicom
■ I See By My Outfit by Peter S. Beagle
■ One Life to Ride by Ajit Harisinghani
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through the Rocky Mountains by Toby Ballentine
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through California & Baja by Clement Salvadori
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through the American South by Scott Cochran
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps & Beyond by John Hermann
■ Into Africa and Under Asian Skies (2 books) by Sam Manicom
■ Blood, Sweat & 2nd Gear by flash gordon, m.d.
■ Twisting Throttle Australia by Mike Hyde
■ The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel by Dale Coyner
■ Chasing Dakar - by Dr. Jonathan Edwards and Scot Harden
■ Monks and Motorcycles - by Franklin E. Huffman.  A 1950's adventure across the globe.
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through the Pacific Northwest - friendly guided tours by Bruce Hansen
■ Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, 5th Edition - the "Bible" of motorcycle adventure touring.
■ AMA Ride Guide to America - covers 5 regions of the United States
■ Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians by Dale Coyner has 36 day trips with maps and info.
■ Two Wheels Through Terror is Glen Heggstad's incredible story of a motorcycle adventure gone bad
■ Moto-Maps pre-selected motorcycle tours in several New England states.

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 Going the Extra Mile - A Handbook for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance Rallies by Ron Ayres 

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 Against the Wind: A Rider's Account of the Incredible Iron Butt Rally by Ron Ayres 
 
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