Performance Riding Techniques: The MotoGP Manual of Track Riding Skills

AUTHOR : Andy Ibbott
Category : Motorbikes >
$75.00 (NZD)  inc GST
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9781844256976
9781844256976

Description

An official MotoGP book, the second edition of this practical guide to motorcycle racing technique, aimed at racing and track day enthusiasts at all levels, has been expanded to include extra information as well as many new photographs and up-to-date quotes from today's MotoGP stars. From starting and accelerating to braking, cornering, overtaking and even crashing, this book combines expert guidance from an experienced coach with advice and anecdotes from top riders. This is the authoritative guide to improving your racing technique and performance on the track.

Author description

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 now operates motorcycling courses at Silverstone and Rockingham. He coaches a number of up-and-coming 125cc and 250cc riders on the MotoGP scene.

Table of contents

Expert advice from an experienced motorcycle racing coach. Preparation and qualifying. Starting, accelerating and braking. Cornering, steering and sliding. Conserving and crashing. Outwitting, overtaking and winning. Climate control - special techniques for extremes of heat, cold and wet. Anecdotes and advice from top riders.

Stock Information

General Fields

  • : 9781844256976
  • : Haynes Group
  • : Haynes Group
  • : July 2009
  • : 270mm X 210mm X 18mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : col. Illustrations
  • : 184
  • : 796.75
  • : 2nd Revised edition
  • : Hardback
  • : Andy Ibbott