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Hardcover & Softcover Racing Motorcycle Books DomiRacer is proud to showcase these selections from our ever-growing collection of motorcycle literature. Prices shown are retail list, and are subject to change without notice. |
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Jim Redman Six Times World Motorcycle Champion The Autobiography JIM REDMAN Jim Redman won World Championships six times in the 250cc and 350cc class during the Golden Era of motorcycle racing. This is the extraordinary life story of the penniless orphan and colonial adventurer who roared to six World Championships. Sftbd., 6" x 8-3/4", 288 pgs., 100+ color ill. |
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Geoff Duke The Stylish Champion MICK WALKER This, the fifth in a series aimed at covering the careers of the world's greatest motorcycles champions, highlights the man who was the first post-war superstar on two wheels, Geoff Duke. This superstar set new standards and dominated the World Championship scene, first on British Nortons and later Italian Gileras, during the first half of the 1950s, gaining six titles in all. Hdbk., 8" x 10-1/2", 256 pgs. |
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John Surtees Motorcycle Maestro MICK WALKER In this fully illustrated and in-depth new study, Mick Walker reassesses Surtee's remarkable record and explores the background to his achievement. He recalls Surtee's early introduction to the sport, his rapid development as a rider and his years of dominance. The technical side of Surtee's career - the bikes he rode and his considerable skills as a mechanic and engineer - is covered in detail. Hdbk., 8" x 10-1/2", 224 pgs., many b&w images. |
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TT In Camera A photographic celebration of the world's greatest motorcycle road races Don Morley Published to mark the centenary of the Isle of Man TT, this glorious photographic book presents a portfolio of work from Don Morley, the supreme photographer of motorcycle racing, who fell in love with the TT on his first visit in 1953 and returned every year for more than half a century. Packed with evocative images, most of them in color, this book features all the post-war greats. This is a book to treasure for all TT fans. Hdbk., 9" x 11", 256 pgs., 230 color photos, 20 b&w photos. |
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British Super Bikes The story and spectacle of BSB GARY PINCHIN Packed with facts, anecdotes, and stunning color photography, this beautifully produced book analyses the men, the machines, the behind-the-scenes politics and the titanic championship battles, and includes a comprehensive results section. Essential reading for all fans of motorcycle racing. Hdbk., 28.2cm x 23cm, 176 pgs., color photos. |
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British 250cc Racing Motorcycles 1946-59: An Era of Ingenious Innovation CHRIS PEREIRA In the early ears after the war, the lack of 250cc racing motorcycles from Britain's 'head-in-the-sand' motorcycle manufacturers forced those privateer racers wanting to compete in this popular class of racing to create their own machines. Building such motorcycles meant inventively mixing and matching parts from various manufacturers, and using imaginative tuning techniques to further improve performance. Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 10", 80 pgs., 100 b&w illus. |
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Derek Minter King of Brands MICK WALKER Derek Minter began his racing career on a converted BSA Gold Star, and after acquiring a braze of Manx Nortons he soon became "King of Brands", succeeding the famous John Surtees. After becoming double British Champion in 1958, two years later he became the first to lap the Isle of Man TT Course at over 100mph on a single cylinder machine. Then, in 1962, he won the 250cc on a private Honda, beating the entire Honda team in the process. In 1963 he rode for Geoff Duke Gilera squad and only a crash prevented him challenging Mike Hailwood for the 500cc world title. By the time he retired in 1967 he had won countless races against the top stars of his era and doing so had become a living legend. Hardbound, 10.3" x 7.4", 240 pgs., B&W ill. |
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Mick Walker's European Racing Motorcycles MICK WALKER The history of European competition motorcycles has been dominated by the Italian, British & German marques. Arranged by nation, this book examines more than 2 dozen important marques, including Bultaco, CZ, Elf, Husqvarna, KTM, Ossa and more. Softcover, 232 pgs., 21 x 28 cm. |
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Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles MICK WALKER Mick Walker has been a successful motorcycle racing competitor and has helped many to triumph with his profound knowledge. In this book, featuring many photographs, he looks at major and minor players in Italy who have produced racing machines of significant interest. Softcover, 256 pgs., 21 x 28 cm. |
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Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles MICK WALKER Mick Walker has been a successful motor racing competitor. This book features bikes such as the AJS 7R, BSA Gold Star, Manx Norton, Triumph GP, Velocette and many more. He looks at major and minor players in Britain who have produced racing machines of significant interest. Sftbd., 208 pgs., 21 x 28 cm. |
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Mike Hailwood: A Motorcycle Racing Legend MICK WOOLLETT & GIACOMO AGOSTINI Hailwood at 18, was already a British champion in four classes. At 21, World Champ. Later he would claim eight more world titles in 250cc, 350cc, and 500cc classes, Isle of Man TT, and a Senior TT title. His rides with MV Augsta, Honda, EMC, MZ, and Benelli are all examined. Hdbk, 208 pgs., 10.5" x 10.5". |
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Motocourse: 50 Tears of Moto Grand Prix FRANCESCO ZERBI Manufacturers such as Norton, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi and Gilera, and riders such as Duke, Agostini, Surtees, Hailwood, Sheene and Spencer, still have the power to evoke a time when racing was more than just a business. From the era of four-stroke British singles, Gileras and MVs, MV-Honda battles, and V4 Japanese two-strokes. Hdbk., 208 pgs., 9-1/2"x 12-1/2". |
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The AJS 7R MICK WALKER From its beginnings back in Wolver-hampton to the classic racing scene of today the 7R had countless race track successes with many legendary riders including Les Graham, Mike Hailwood, Alan Shepherd and Bob McIntyre. Hdbk, 205mm x 210mm, 224 pgs. |
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The Daytona 200 The History of America's Premier Motorcycle Race DON EMDE Go on a decade-by-decade trip through time, starting back before the first running of the Daytona 200 in 1937 right up to 2003. A comprehensive section lists every rider who has ever competed in the race, top 20 finishes for each year, fastest qualifying times and more. Hdbk, 382 pgs., 450 color photos. |
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Ducati The Racing Story MICK WALKER From its beginnings after World War II, the history of Ducati motorcycles is charted through its increasingly sophisticated racing machines, and the victories that it claimed. From Hailwood to Fogarty, Ducati has gained a place at the very top of the motorcycle hall of fame. Includes individual models, teams, and riders that helped create the companies legendary status in the racing world. Hdbk., all color photos, 7-1/2" x 9-1/2", 192 pgs. |
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Moto Guzzi The Racing Story Mick Walker The Italian motorcycle firm of Moto Guzzi has one of the most distinguished racing reputations of all marques. Famous for its innovative and varied engine configurations, Moto Guzzi produced one of the most remarkable engines of all time - the V8 that, had Guzzi continued with it, could have dominated future racing. This book contains the most star-studded history of any Italian motorcycle marque. Hdbk., 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 30 color images, 120 b&w images. |
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Norton The Racing Story MICK WALKER Norton motorcycles have been raced from almost the very beginning. The very first Norton, of 1902, was actively campaigned and in 1907 a Norton won its class in the inaugural Isle of Man TT. As we celebrate the centenary of the first Norton bike, Mick Walker presents the history of the Norton racing motorcycles from the very first racers, the Featherbed Manx (which dominated motorcycle racing in the 1950s), to the final efforts by the Rotary in the mid-1990s. Hdbk., highly detailed images, 7 3/4" x 10", 192 pgs. |
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Triumph The Racing Story MICK WALKER Mick Walker's complete survey of Triumph's racing history covers all the company's racing machines from 1907 to the present day, where we find John Bloor's new 3- and 4-cylinder superbikes doing battle on the track with Italy and Japan's finest. Illustrated with many archive photos, this is a book for all fans of Britain's most famous motorcycle manufacturer. Hdbk., 8" x 10", 192 pgs., 20 color ills., 180 b&w ills. |
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Superbike Preparation For street and track, box stock and beyond JEWEL HENDRICKS Whether gobbling up asphalt on the street or roaring around the racetrack, this book is the first and foremost hands-on guide to making the best, better. From handling to horsepower, painting to fast fueling, here are trick tips and how-to secrets for your superbike: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati, Bimota, Wood-Rotax, Triumph and others. 144 pgs., b&w illus. |
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Techniques of Motorcycle Road Racing KENNY ROBERTS Kenny Roberts has won three 500cc World Championships. His influence in road racing has run through the Seventies, when he became a master racer and champion, and into the Eighties, when he reduced his active participation to assert himself as a team manager and trainer. As one who is universally respected within the sport his influence will continue well into the next decade as he passes on his experience to the succeeding generation of rising stars. 217 pgs., b&w and color illus. |
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Classic Racing Motorcycles MICK DUKEWORTH Racing has always been at the forefront of motorbike technology and this book profiles the all-time best of the breed. It features the bikes that were Grand prix championship winners and major contenders across more than six decades. Technologies examined: overhead and double overhead camshafts, telescopic forks, swingarm and monoshock rear suspension, two-strokes disk-valve, four-valve cylinder heads, liquid cooling, four and even six-cylinder engines and aerodynamic fairings. Hdbk., 10" x 12-3/4", 72 pgs. |
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The Magic of the TT Centenary Edition MAC McDIARMID Racing has always been at the forefront of motorbike technology and this book profiles the all-time best of the breed. It features the bikes that were Grand prix championship winners and major contenders across more than six decades. Technologies examined: overhead and double overhead camshafts, telescopic forks, swingarm and monoshock rear suspension, two-strokes disk-valve, four-valve cylinder heads, liquid cooling, four and even six-cylinder engines and aerodynamic fairings. Sftbd., 7.6" x 5", 192 pgs. |
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