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Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it's still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that women have a strong presence on two wheels. In The Women's Guide to Motorcycling, author Lynda Lahman, herself a motorcycle owner and rider, provides a comprehensive...
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From the publishers of Motorcycle Consumer News, Shifting Gears at 50 is a one-of-a-kind motorcycling manual for returning and late-entry riders, essentially anyone 40 years old and up who's looking to hit the road on two wheels. Author Philip Buonpastore, a motorcycle journalist and retired US Air Force photographer, helps readers gear up to get back on a motorcycle (or get on one for the first time). In Part 1, "Becoming a Motorcyclist," Buonpastore...
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Expert motorcyclist and author Ken Condon knows there is a right way to hit the road and track when you're behind the handlebars. In this new eBook Motorcycling the Right Way, Condon lays out a basic riding course for motorcyclists who are smart enough to acknowledge that "you don't know what you don't know." In setting forth the keys to riding safely and well, Condon's method capitalizes on reducing risks and potential crashes and increasing the...
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Ducati is the gold standard of motorcycles, and fans of the brand will enjoy this full-throttle tour of the company's most elite models. Known for its high price points and even higher standards of refinement and quality, Ducati stands for prestige and class. From the high-tech Hypermotard to the hyper-horsepower Streetfighter, readers get a virtual ride on some of the coolest bikes ever built while learning about their torque, transmission type,...
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Every gearhead bike enthusiast will love this title for its rich history of the legacy brand known as Harley-Davidson. This title profiles some of the company's most iconic models, from the debut 1911 Model 7D to today's sleek and modern VRSCA V-Rod. Readers can immerse themselves in details such as horsepower, torque, transmission types, exhaust systems, wheelbase measurements, and speed. For more info, there is also a spec sheet on each model. The...
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The Kawasaki name is one that has been associated with high-quality, top performance motorcycles. This volume is dedicated to the best of the best in the Kawasaki name, summarizing each of the most popular models and giving readers some reasons to buy them. Every aspect is covered, including engine performance and speed for the individual need of the buyer or motorcycle enthusiast. Whether a reader is looking for a motorcycle for off-roading, racing,...
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If left unchecked, minor mechanical problems become big ones.For example:Do your brakes stop when you apply them - or is there a leak in a brake hose somewhere?Are your tires in good condition - or are you just minutes away from a loud, unexpecting blowout?Can you kickstand support the weight of your motorcycle - or will it go "snap" as soon as you put it down?Whether you've got a 50cc hairdryer or a 1000cc crotch rocket, these are risks you can't...
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The Swedish Moped Class 1 and Class 2 system has been in effect since 1998. And yet, it's surprisingly hard to find reliable information online about this topic - especially in English. Until now, that is. Inside the Swedish Moped Class 1 and 2 - All You Need to Know ebook, you'll discover:The differences between each moped class - including which one packs the most powerHow you can quickly identify a Class 1 moped or scooter from a Class 2 onePros...
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If you understand the meaning of the phrase 'One Down, Four Up', this book has been written with you in mind. If you don't understand the title, this book offers the reader a great learning opportunity to understand the people who ride or just enjoy motorcycles. Nigel's love of motorcycles has been with him since he was able to keep a couple of rotating wheels between his legs and grab some handlebars. His early pushbike experience naturally progressed...
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Ducati: The Legendary Journey of Passion and Performance" takes readers on a high-octane adventure through the captivating history and technical brilliance of Ducati motorcycles. From its humble beginnings as a radio manufacturer in Bologna, Italy, to becoming a racing powerhouse, Ducati's story unfolds with innovation and precision engineering at its core. Delve into the exhilarating world of Ducati's racing triumphs, the iconic Monster and Panigale...
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In 1947, 4,000 motorcycle hobbyists converged on Hollister, California. As images of dissolute bikers graced the pages of newspapers and magazines, the three-day gathering sparked the growth of a new subculture while also touching off national alarm. In the years that followed, the stereotypical leather-clad biker emerged in the American consciousness as a menace to law-abiding motorists and small towns. Yet a few short decades later, the motorcyclist,...
12) Police Patrol
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Finn Coyle brings his favorite things about the police department to life in this simplistic photo-based book. Readers will discover some of the vehicles police officers use to do their jobs, including a police car, helicopter, boat, motorcycle, bicycle, and so much more!
Trucks & Stuff is a series from author Finn Coyle, a teen truck enthusiast! From his love of trucks came his series of books that explore the wide variety of machines and trucks...
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Why jump berms? Step over them.Why lean into the wind? Drive a car.Why ride a motorcycle? Every revolution of the wheel is an opportunity when you read between the lines. Explore, join the author as he tunes up. It's a quick trip down the path of life. Nothing out of the ordinary, but perspective is everything. Don't settle for the mundane. Scrape your state of mind.
16) Scooters
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This engaging book teaches readers about scooters. It describes how scooters work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level, aligned to reading levels of grades K–1 and interest levels of grades K–1
17) Motorcycles
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This engaging book teaches readers about motorcycles. It describes how motorcycles work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level, aligned to reading levels of grades K–1 and interest levels of grades K–1
18) Motorsports Trivia: What You Never Knew About Car Racing, Monster Truck Events, and More Motor Mania
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about motorsports? Think again! Find out some surprising trivia about all things fast and furious.
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A freewheeling essay on mortality and freedom at the intersection of ancient philosophy and biker culture
After my accident, I thought I was done with bikes. Until a few years ago-I was lying in bed having trouble sleeping when I heard a voice say to me, "Alan, get a Harley and ride to Death Valley." I didn't even like Harleys. And I didn't believe that God had called down and told me to get one. It seemed unlikely that the monotheistic God we're...
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