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This book is a good introduction to motorcycling. I would characterize it as more of a "survey" than an instructional training book, though. The chapter flow is geared (ha!) toward those who have an initial interest in motorcycles, and it proceeds to lead you through some basic motorcycle education (history, terminology, styles, and mechanics) before dropping you off with some first time buyer's advice.
The latter half of the book focuses on riding techniques, and I felt that this is where the real quality of the book is found. While this book is definitely not a riding manual, it does cover a large number of topics in good detail using simple, clear language. For example, there's a useful chapter that explains what to do in all sorts of bad situations, and another chapter that focuses entirely on bad weather riding situations. There are also complete chapters on dirt bike riding and track racing.
There's enough information here for riders of all experience levels. For new riders, much of the information will be new, and for experienced riders, the presentation makes for a good refresher course in good riding techniques. That being said, however, I wouldn't directly recommend this book to an experienced rider, who would probably find the book a bit too shallow overall.
The latter half of the book focuses on riding techniques, and I felt that this is where the real quality of the book is found. While this book is definitely not a riding manual, it does cover a large number of topics in good detail using simple, clear language. For example, there's a useful chapter that explains what to do in all sorts of bad situations, and another chapter that focuses entirely on bad weather riding situations. There are also complete chapters on dirt bike riding and track racing.
There's enough information here for riders of all experience levels. For new riders, much of the information will be new, and for experienced riders, the presentation makes for a good refresher course in good riding techniques. That being said, however, I wouldn't directly recommend this book to an experienced rider, who would probably find the book a bit too shallow overall.
