The Complete Motorcycle Book: A Consumer's Guide
Author: Jim Bennett

Motorcycle riding is invariably an affair of the spirit, one that too frequently allows passion to dictate decisions. Bennett (Cheapwheels, Pocket, 1989) who covers virtually all aspects of buying, maintaining, and riding a motorcycle, cautions that knowledge and reason, not passion, must be the underpinnings of any motorcycling decision. He encourages riders to learn about mechanical operations, dealers' business practices, and the practical aspects of riding so that they may select the right bike, make it last longer, and save money. Bennett exhibits a sound knowledge of various kinds of bikes and riding and provides specific and usable information in a number of areas. His chapters on used bikes and safe riding are especially good. Thorough and well written, this book should appeal to beginning riders. Recommended for public libraries but suitable for academic libraries as well.

Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well (Paperback)
Author: David L. Hough

If there is one book that every motorcyclist should own, this is it. 

The book is based on the "Proficient Motorcycling" columns that Mr. Hough has written for many years for Motorcycle Consumer News and other periodicals that explain all aspects of motorcycling that involve safe and proficient riding.  

Reading this book is like having a highly experienced motorcycle expert giving you the benefit of a lifetime of experience on the subject.  It contains many chapters with illustrations that explain just about everything you should know about riding safe and well.  It pays to read this book before every riding season and to refer to it often. 

Chapters include: Risk; Motorcycle Dynamics; Urban Traffic Survival; Booby Traps; Special Situations; and Sharing the Ride.  It is written in an easy-to-read style that helps to convey a wealth of information to any rider.  Highly recommended!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 4th Edition
Motorcyclist Magazine
Darwin Holmstrom
Simon Green

The book to drive biker fans hog wild.

The most complete book on motorcycles covers everything from motorcycle maintenance and appropriate gear to safety tips, new rules and venues, recommended buys, and making the most out of trips on the open road. It also includes a completely updated buyer’s guide featuring photos and write-ups of the latest street, sport, and dirt bikes.
• Revised edition with new color insert
• Foreword by Jay Leno