Product Description

An official book published in association with MotoGP rights holder Dorna SL, this practical guide to motorcycle racing technique is aimed at racing and track day enthusiasts at all levels. From starting and accelerating to braking, cornering, overtaking and even crashing, this book combines expert advice from an experienced coach with tips and anecdotes from top riders. Presented in a large format and fully-illustrated throughout in colour, this is the authoritative guide to improving your racing technique and performance on the track.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #311909 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

About the Author
Andy Ibbott is an experienced journalist and former road test editor of Motor Cycle News. He was the first British coach employed in the UK by the California Superbike School, which has expanded all over the world and now operates motorcycling courses at Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park. Nowadays, Andy coaches Tom Luthi, who became 125cc World Champion in 2005, and has also worked recently with James Toseland and Chris Vermeulen.

Customer Reviews

Missing Technical info.
I ordered and waited with anticipation of this book's arrival. Once it arrived I began to read it .. and then some more..
However I was left wanting. The book has some excellent information and great pictures. What it lacks is in depth information and technical explanations. For example Andy explains so little about "Counter steering" in the cornering chapter, minimal info. on what suspension actually does or trouble shooting suspension problems.
It's not really a "Moto GP manual" but more of a documentry of what some Moto GP, 125 and 250 GP riders do. If you were a Moto GP rider I doubt this book would help. It's more of an entertainment book rather than a true technique manual. Which of course would be it's major reader target audience. I found Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist more in depth than this book and much more beneficial to a rider. Another thing that I found a bit annoying was Andy's constant "Thomas Luthi" plug (whom he coached).
The book is good and does have lots of good information and is a good read. I probably just wanted a lot more high tech info due to it's title!

Excellent pressie...
Bought for my boyfriend and he was impressed as was going to buy it for himself anyway, so went down well. He couldn't put it down and found very useful hints and tips. Now he's looking forward to his next track day so he can put them to use!