Profiles different models and makes of motorcycles built for speed, from 1984's Kawasaki GPZ900R to 2005's Triumph Daytona 650.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest racing motorcycles.

Illustrated look at the vehicles, their specifications, and their performances.

This title introduces readers to some of the most exotic and eye-catching motorcycles of the past half-century. Each machine is an icon of its era and can be appreciated as much for its beauty as it can for its performance. With each profile featuring a short description, list of specifications, and adrenalized photography, these books will bring fun and spark imagination.

This book introduces readers to the world’s fastest motorcycles, highlighting record-setting motorcycles from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

A completely revised and updated version of this popular book. The book covers the history of superbikes from the l930's, but mainly focuses on the modern bikes, such as the extraordinary Honda NR750 and the Duccati 851, the fastest four-stroke vee-twin in the world. Full technical data is supplied for each of the approximately 35 bikes profiled. Further sections examine the technology of the superbike, look at the bikes of the future and provide tables of previous record breakers. 150 color illustrations.

Ready to get revved up? This new edition of Superbikes looks at how the world's most popular and successful bikes are designed, built, and ridden. Check out the beautifully streamlined Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and Ducati 1098 sports motorcycles, the gritty Honda RC212V 2007 MotoGP racer, and the blink-and-you'll-miss-it Larry McBride Top Fuel drag-bike. Take a closer look at the Yamaha YZF-R1, and go retro with a classic V-twin Harley Road King. Strap on your helmet and get ready to go! The revised and updated Designed for Success series shows how designers create the very best cars, planes, motorcycles, and other exciting vehicles. It explains the many design challenges that designers and engineers must overcome and the factors they must take into account, such as materials, cost, and new technology. What is MotoGP? Why do drag bikes have such large rear tires? What does a spine board do? Book jacket.

Presents information on the sport of superbike racing, including the nature of the tracks, racing techniques, safety equipment, and prominent racers.

Put readers in the driver's seat of a superbike! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of superbikes. Readers will learn how these fast, powerful vehicles zoom around racetracks and do stunts and tricks. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a superbike. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures, famous racers, and superbike history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This title offers readers cool facts about superbikes, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.