An insider's account of the acclaim, heroism and pressures of being a MotoGP racer. It covers the MotoGP era and introduces us to the stars, and to the officials, parents, doctors, team owners and fans who make up this white-knuckle sport.

Published in the 60th anniversary year of World Championship motorcycle racing, this book presents a fact-packed and statistics-laden year-by-year history, focusing on the premier class (500cc, then MotoGP) but not forgetting the other categories along the way.

Kevin Cameron is easily one of the most widely read motorbike journalists on earth. This second collection of his articles and columns from Cycle and Cycle World offer readers the chance to catch up on some of the world's best writings about motorcycles.

Includes a FREE DVD.

On 3 May 2008 Martin Finnegan was tragically killed at the Tandragee 100 in County Armagh. He was only twenty-nine when he died but he was already a road racing legend whose talent had earned him a place among the top riders. This book tells the story of this road racing legend.

Presents the 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.

The World's Leading MotoGP and Superbike Annual. Now in its 33rd year, 'Motocourse' continues to go from strength to strength as the fortunes of MotoGP continue to flourish.

The story starts when Honda team travelled 6,000 miles from Japan to the Isle of Man for the 1959 Tourist Trophy motorcycle races. But when Honda secured the 125cc manufacturer's team award on its debut the mockers were silenced and wins in two 1961 TT races proved that the Japanese factory had become a major force in motorcycling.

Since his career began, motorcyclist Joey Dunlop has attracted a large audience through his exemplary racing record - 25 wins in 25 years at the TT and five times world champion. This work looks at his life until his death in July 2000.

A collection of ex-racer Mat Oxley's stories, published by motorcycle magazines worldwide.

Now in its 32nd year, this book is packed with detailed race reports, in-depth analysis, rider profiles and outstanding photography that brings to life the excitement of this massively popular sport.

Includes a chapter and several photographs to cover the 2005 season and Rossi's fifth consecutive MotoGP title.

The TT has become the test of both motorcycle technology and the men who pit sophisticated machines against the cruellest circuit on earth. During that century, horsepower has soared, when two-wheelers began racing over The Mountain. This book describes the history, circuits, machines, riders, races and risks, and the TT experience for armies.

One of history's great motorcycle racers, Barry Sheene 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. He played the media to charm the public and his personal courage in facing serious injury made them love him more.

Written by Mac McDiarmid, a former TT rider and long-time correspondent for 'Motocourse', this book features themed chapters detailing the history of the greatest road-racing event in the world.

A 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.

Road racing is a sport that takes man and machine to extremes. These hard roads demand everything - total commitment, total faith - from those who race on them. This work captures the essence of the sport - the all-consuming passion; the incredible skill and speed; and, always, the spectre of death on the horizon.

The illustrated biography of the former Speedway World Champion, Bruce Penhall.

Presents a portfolio of work from Don Morley, the motorcycle racing photographer. This book features various post-war legends such as Mike Hailwood and Joey Dunlop as well as lesser names that have played their part in the world's motorcycle races.