Shows you techniques on how to develop real world skills for speed, safety and confidence on the street and track.

"Describes sport bikes, including their history, design, and the road course races they participate in, such as MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship"--Provided by publisher.

Life is just cooler on the back of a 'hog.' Find out about the culture and mechanics of choppers, cruisers, and other motorcycles in the street bike family. Kids will learn about different types of bikes, the parts of a motorcycle, and the gear and clothing a biker needs to stay safe.

Off-road riding is one of motorcycling's most popular pursuits and also one of its best training grounds for improving street-riding skills. Off-road riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual-sport day trips, to trail riding, to adventure tours. No matter the specific pursuit, all dirt riding (and much street riding) shares the same basic skill set. How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles schools the reader in all the skills necessary to ride safely and quickly off-road. Chapters cover the basics, such as body position, turning, braking, and throttle control, then proceed to advanced techniques, such as sliding, jumps, wheelies, hill-climbing, and more. If you've ever wanted to try dirt riding or if you're an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skill set, How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles is a perfect riding coach.

No other kind of motorcycle can rival the performance of a sport bike. Young readers will find out why these bikes are the fastest, most powerful, and most agile motorcycles made today.

Discusses the history, types, and uses of motorcycles, and explores the different kinds of racing motorcycles and motorcycle races.

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to sport bikes. Readers will learn what a sport bike is and about the three general classes of sport bikes. Sport bike components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and racing are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future sport bikers excited about extreme motorcycling! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.