The wealth of books on motorcycles: explorations of legendary brands, adventure stories, grand prix, and iconic motorcycles…

You thought motorcycling was just about asphalt, engine sizes, and noise that shakes your guts? Well no, my friend, motorcycling is also a whole world to devour between two turns: stories of mythical brands, epic tales of fierce riders, machines that have marked the Grand Prix, and iconic vehicles that still make dreams. Because in 2025, if you don’t have an amazing motorcycle library, you’re like a rider without a helmet: you risk taking a serious cultural tumble. So dive into these books that ooze passion on every page and tell the tales of bikes from every angle.

Scorching dive into the legends of motorcycles: iconic brands and cult bikes

If you want to understand why Harley-Davidson has that spine-chilling sound, why Ducati turns all heads, or why BMW Motorrad continues to lead in innovation, you need these books. "Cult Sportbikes" by Bertrand Gold, for instance, is a time machine that throws you straight back to 1984, the year the supersport bikes took over. Suzuki with its GSX-R 750, Honda with its CBR 900, Kawasaki with its ZXR-R 750: you get all the top-tier, mechanical rebellions, and explosive technology. Not to mention the Italian refinements with Ducati, MV Agusta, a nod to the legends who redefined speed. All told with a style that almost makes you hear the engine roar between the lines.

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Adventures at the crest of intense sensations: the story of the Tourist Trophy and other epics

You think motorcycling is just about looking cool on a road rather than on a track? No way, dude! The Tourist Trophy is the roller coaster of motorcycle races, 60 km of pure madness with 264 turns that suck you in if you’re not at the level. Anne Giuntini and Christian Batteux recount this race since 1907, detailing how riders like Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostini left their mark in history. And if you love Grand Prix at the highest level, the year 2024 will be etched in fire and blood: Ducati DOMINATED with factory style, Jorge Martin caused chaos with his victory in the last round in Barcelona, and Marc Márquez returned with a vengeance. Alexis Delisse captured all the sweat and drama in "A MotoGP Season (2024)", a must-read for any self-respecting fan.

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Nostalgia and endless roads: experiencing motorcycling beyond the track

If you dream of subtly twisting the throttle, feeling the wind, stopping in a little lost village to savor a local specialty, then "The Most Beautiful Destinations to Ride a Motorcycle on the Roads of France" will make your mouth water. Provence, Burgundy, Alsace, Basque Country... a road trip of flavors and landscapes, all out at full speed on roads that unleash your motorcyclist soul. Damien Bullot and photographer Bruno Sellier will captivate your eyes and taste buds for less than 30 bucks, a true ticket to escape. And for those nostalgic for the little queens of the 70s and 80s, "The Mob Years" by Bertrand Gold takes you back to a time when freedom had four wheels and a moped engine, with models like the Motobécane 51 or the Peugeot 103, a bunch of little rebels with grins.

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Techniques, maintenance, and rider culture: essentials to tame and master your machine

Just like a motorcycle can't be ridden with no care, you also have to know how to pamper it. Books like "Maintaining and Repairing Your Motorcycle (vol.2)" or "Motorcycle Technique" clearly explain how not to degrade your bike and get your hands dirty without ending up as a weekend mechanic. As for the license, it’s no secret: it takes effort. Your MOTORCYCLE LICENSE guide is here to roll out the red carpet without getting you muddy. Who wants to ride must learn, and this kind of book prepares you to face the track seriously with a bit of swag.

For style enthusiasts with a hint of craziness, "Champions' Helmets" shows you how behind each helmet lies a legend, often more colorful than a firework. Let’s not forget the major brands like Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Triumph, Indian Motorcycle which still run at full throttle and whose history and culture are inscribed in these pages that smell of burnt leather and hot oil.

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