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Vintage Motorcycle Books
by Colin Seeley
Colin Seeley’s vivid memories of motorcycle racing, packed with rare photographs, anecdotes, escapades and personalities. A fantastic insight into racing and technical achievements over three decades of motorcycling history.
If you were there you’ll love reliving them. If you weren’t, you’ll wish you had been!
The Tatlock Gallery and Tatlock Publications are the exclusive USA distributor of this historic book.
8 7/8" x 11 1/4", 288 pages, hardbound, published 2006.
$59.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
All OHC Bevel-Driven Four-Strokes and Piston-Port Two-Strokes, 1957-77.
This comprehensive restoration guide to Ducati single-cylinder motorcycles is indispensable for any owner or restorer of these classic motorcycles. Clear diagrams, rare photographs, expert text, and a guide to authentic Ducati detailing provides practical and immensely useful information.
Motorbooks International, 7.5"x10.7", 240 pages, paperback, 2003.
$24.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
Some 30 different models of Ducati twin-cylinder motorcycles are covered in this comprehensive restoration guide. Combining his own expertise and experiences with those of Ducati enthusiasts the world over, Mick Walker clearly explains all you need to know to restore Ducati's bevel-driven V-twins, belt-driven V-twins, and parallel twins. It is illustrated with clear diagrams and rare photographs gathered from various sources.
Motorbooks International, 240 pages, paperback, 2003.
$24.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
Hold on tight as Mick Walker charts the complete development and production of the formidable Ducati 4-Valve V-Twins. Covering developments on both road and track, Walker also charts the troubled history of a company that nearly disappeared, only to pull itself back from the brink and go on to become one of the motorcycling world's key players. Includes coverage of the 851, 888, 916, 996, 748 and ST4. Contains full specs, and a detailed part-by-part engineering chapter.
Crowood, 200 pages, hardcover, 1999.
$39.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Ian Falloon
World-renowned Ducati expert Ian Falloon offers enthusiasts this fantastic, one-of-a-kind guide to every model ever produced by Ducati. Filled with spectacular color photos from all over the world, this guide not only showcases the vibrant color and style of the rare bikes, it also explores the technical data and history of each model. A unique find in the small selection of books on Ducati, this reference has it all. Each model, from the early post-war Cucciolo to today’s race-designed 999, is meticulously chronicled. Listings include weights, specifications, displacements and performance and production data. Ducati enthusiasts will love this great combination of well-researched data and true-to-life photography of the prestigious motorcycles.
Krause Publications, 8.2"x10.9", 256 pages, paperback, 2005.
$24.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Ian Falloon
Produced for enthusiasts attempting to determine which parts, accessories and colours comprise the greatest degree of authenticity, this guide features a huge selection of photos depicting Ducati bevel-drive sports built from 1972 through 1986, including the 750 Sport, 750SS and 900SS, 900 Darmah SS, Mike Hailwood Replica, 1000 S2 and the 750 GT.
Motorbooks International, 128 pages, hardcover, 2001.
$34.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Darwin Holmstrom and Brian J. Nelson
When the time comes to sell your house, quit your job, and leave it all behind to pursue your dream of traveling around the world on two wheels, the bike you'll most likely select is a BMW, probably a boxer twin. Why? When reliability and long miles are called for, BMW's exquisitely engineered motorcycles stand up to the toughest tests.
Author Darwin Holmstrom brings the story of these legendary machines to life, describing the societal and personal forces that created BMW's two-wheeled line. Holmstrom explores how motorcycles grew from a sideline to a major part of BMW's business, how World War II nearly destroyed the company, and how BMW motorcycles evolved from stodgy touring bikes to cutting edge machines that blend tradition and style with modern technology. With gorgeous photography by Brian J. Nelson, this fun-to-read book offers fresh insight on some of the finest motorcycles ever built.
Motorbooks International, 10.3"x10.3", 168 pages, hardcover, 2002.
$34.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Kevin Ash
This is the fascinating story of one of the world's most admired and enduring motorcycle companies. Early in the last century, driven by an obsession for quality and reliability, BMW applied the knowledge gained from its manufacture of airplane engines to build a breed of motorcycles that aimed a notch above the crowd. From its early racing victories, the company learned how to make tough, reliable machines that would win races -- and allow enthusiasts to ride anywhere in the world with confidence. In spite of the competitive marketplace in which it operates, the company has survived and flourished, owing in no small part to the deeply ingrained principles that have guided it from the beginning: a passion for quality and reliability, and a willingness to apply new motorcycle technologies to achieve those objectives. It is a company whose pace of innovation and new product introductions is stunning.
Whitehorse, 174 pages, hardcover, 2006.
$29.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Matthew Vale
BSA Unit Singles: The Complete Story including the Triumph Derivatives
The BSA range of unit construction singles was in production for fifteen years, and spanned the time of BSA's greatest success, to the eventual failure of the company. In that time, the range provided BSA with their basic 'bread and butter' machines, gave thousands of learners an introduction to motorcycling, provided BSA with many national and world championship wins in the off road arena, mobilized the British Army and gave trail riders the world over the means to further their hobby. This illustrated history of the BSA unit singles runs from the 250cc ohv single cylinder C15 Star of 1958 to the B50 of 1971 and includes all the Triumph-badge derivatives. Matthew Vale provides not only the history but much practical advice relating to the purchase, restoration and maintenance of these machines.
The Crowood Press, 200 pages, hardcover, 2006.
$34.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Matthew Vale
The BSA 500 and 650cc Unit Twins were the top-of-the-range models for BSA from the early 1960s through to the Rocket 3 of 1969. The model range covered every angle, from staid tourer, through off-road racers through to true-road burners. This book has two parts - the first describes the design and development of the range from its inception in 1962 to the final demise of BSA in 1973, detailing the various models produced each year. The second part of the book looks at the practicalities of restoring and running the model, through documenting both owners' experiences and a full restoration of a typical bike. The illustrated record of the restoration of a 1965 Lightning identifies the pitfalls that will confront the restorer and the practical modifications that can be made to provide a reliable mount for today's traffic conditions.
The Crowood Press, 200 pages, hardcover, 2005.
$34.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
BSA was once the largest - and most successful - motorcycle company in the world. Many of the most famous 'Beezas' were powered by twin-cylinder engines, in both vee and parallel configurations. During the interwar years BSA built a series of side-valve and overhead valve v-twins in 500, 750 and 1000cc. After the Second World War, BSA built a family of vertical twins in 500cc [A7] and 650cc [A10] guises. Their names bring back fond memories: Star Twin, Shooting star, Golden Flash, Road Rocket, Super Rocket and the magnificent Rocket Gold Star. This is the very first book to deal exclusively with both the interwar v-twins and the postwar A7/10 series.
The Crowood Press, 200 pages, hardcover, 2006.
$34.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
Due to the demand from motorcycle enthusiasts, Mick Walker has teamed up with Redline Books to reprint his series of six Racing Motorcycle books. First to be published is Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles, but it is nothing like the original book published in 1990. This new edition is a high quality, 208 page book, which has been extensively updated and completely redesigned in a style which breaks the mould of motorcycle marque history book design. The text is typical of Mick Walker's detailed, yet entertaining style, and with over 400 photographs in colour and black and white, many of them previously unpublished, the book offers a wealth of information. It is both a work of reference and an enjoyable read. Models covered include the AJS Porcupine and R7, The BSA Gold Star, Manx Norton, Norton Commando and Rotary, Matchless G45 and G50, the Rocket 3 and Trident and many more, including a section on 'specials' and the garden shed engineers who developed their own exotic machinery for competition. Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles, the second book in the series, was published in November 1998. It follows a similar style, with twice as much text as in the original edition and over 800 pictures. Other titles will cover German, European, Japanese and American.
Motorbooks International, 208 pages, paperback, 2000.
$39.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
While the history of European competition motorcycles has been largely dominated by Italian, British, and German marques, other builders around the continent have also played significant roles from the turn of the century to present. Arranged by nation, this book examines more than two dozen important marques, including Bultaco, CZ, Elf, Husqvarna, KTM, Ossa, Peugeot, and many others. A wealth of rare photography, including a special color section, includes candid shots of the top personalities and the bikes both at rest and at speed.
Motorbooks Internationa, 240 pages, paperback, 2000.
$39.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
Due to the demand from motorcycle enthusiasts, Mick Walker has teamed up with Redline Books to reprint his series of six Racing Motorcycle books. Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles is the second to be published. This new edition is a high quality, 256 page book, which has been extensively updated with more than twice the length of the original text, and completely redesigned in the style of the first book in the series, which broke the mould of motorcycle marque history book design. The text is typical of Mick Walker's detailed, yet entertaining style, and with over 800 photographs in colour and black and white, the book offers a wealth of information. It is both a work of reference and an enjoyable read. Marques covered include the Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Laverda, Aermacchi, Bimota, MV Agusta and many more. Other titles will cover German, European, Japanese and American.
Motorbooks International, 256 pages, paperback, 2000.
$39.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Mick Walker
2002 is the centenary year of one of the world's greatest motorcycle marques. The first Norton was built in 1902 and almost immediately Nortons were involved in competition. This book tells the story of the bikes that gave the company such extraordinary racing success, from pre-war achievement, through the golden years of the Manx to the success of the rotary in more recent times.
Crowood, 192 pages, hardcover, 2002.
$29.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.
by Pat Hahn
How To Ride A Motorcycle: A Rider's Guide to Strategy, Safety and Skill Development
A beginner's manual especially geared to the needs of entry-level riders, this book provides all the basic instruction necessary to become a motorcycle rider with an emphasis on the challenges faced by neophyte riders. Starting at neophyte level and evolving into a serious, intelligent expert, How to Ride a Motorcycle tells the reader how to be a motorcycle rider with a strong emphasis on safety and big-picture strategy (think about it this way as opposed to do this.) Topics covered include: What you need to know (like an iceberg, there's much more to riding than you see on the surface), selecting a bike, riding gear, insurance, how a motorcycle works, controls, operation, basic maintenance (not to forget maintaining the right mental attitudes), venturing out from your first ride in the practice lot to trouble areas like freeways or gravel roads, what to do once you've caught "motorcycle fever" (trading up to new bikes or multiple bikes, finding advanced training and general nuggets of wisdom on participation in the motorcycle community at large).
Motorbooks, 160 pages, paperback, 2005.
$24.95 plus shipping via media rate mail.