The Grand Prix Motorcycle: The Official History

This important book is an authoritative technical analysis of the Grand Prix motorcycle from the beginning of the FIM World Championship in 1949 to the end of the 2008 MotoGP season. Elegantly written by the foremost expert on the subject, the text is packed with factual detail, insightful perspective and thought-provoking judgement, all supported by wonderful artwork illustration of each of the World Champion motorcycles from 60 years of the premier class. This book is quite unlike anything previously published and will be essential reading for all knowledgeable enthusiasts of top-level motorcycle racing.