Most social science studies on automobility have focused on the production, usage, identity construction and aesthetic improvements of personal means of transportation. What happens if we shift the focus to the labour, knowledge and social relations that go into the unavoidable moments of maintenance and repair? Taking motorcycling in Romania ......

Over 1000 rides and biking events you can do this year are listed in this brand new bookazine from the VMCC - the Vintage Motorcycle Club, which welcomes all bikes over 25 years old.
Britains biggest club for old bikes, the VMCC has over 13,500 members. Over 80 local sections organise runs, ride-ins, pub meets and more - theres bound to ......

The truth is this. Riding a motorcycle well is part skill, part willing to learn, part understanding of basic physics, and part giving a damn about your safety and the safety of those around you.

The, author of the Motorcycle Smarts book (and NASA engineer), debunks the myth that crashing is a matter of fate by explaining the most ......

he Motorcycle Industry in New York State is the first book to focus on the over 120-year history of motorcycle construction in the Empire State. Beginning with experimental motorized bicycles in the 1890s, New Yorks motorcycle industry experienced its golden years for innovation and production in the 1900s and 1910s. From that ......

The Veloce company is well regarded for producing some of the best single-cylinder motorcycles in race form and for private use. It is not so well-known that Veloce Ltd also produced some twin-cylinder machines: the Roarer, for racing, and the Model O for production. These bikes had many engineering features in common, such as twin ......

The industrial and technical history of the Lambretta Junior series, told through invaluable archive materials. In the early Sixties, Innocenti took a technological leap in the engineering of the Lambretta, introducing for the first time a monocoque frame clearly inspired by its direct rival, Piaggios Vespa. This led to the birth of the Junior ......

The most comprehensive and up to date catalogue of every Vespa model ever published. This revised edition includes all the models introduced over the last three years, as ever subdivided into large and small frame categories. Among these new versions are the 125 and 300 GTS 75th Anniversary, the 125 and 300 GTS trim variants and the 50, 125, ......

Prepare for your first ride and evolve to any two-wheeled adventure you can imagine with this clear, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to motorcycle and scooter riding.

The key to the two-wheeled life, no matter the reason for riding, is good instruction and a clear understanding of motorcyclings risks ......

Long overdue history of the Honda mini bikes that sold over 100 million motorcycles and developed a cult-like following of devoted fans. Featuring more than 250 archival and new photos, detailed technical data, and first-person stories from passionate Honda mini-motorcycle devotees, this nostalgic and fun compendium presents the complete model ......

The thrilling history of the motorcycle, the pioneering marques, and groundbreaking models of the day Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of ......

Get your motor running, head out on the highway and join author George Lockyer as he once again travels the length and breadth of our beautiful islands. This time he tracks down and interviews 27 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from all walks of life. In his relaxed style, he attempts to find out the reason so many motorcyclists fall under the ......