Motorcycle Basics Manual: The Workings of the Modern Motorcycle and Scooter Fully Explained, from Basic Principles to Current Designs (Haynes TechBook)

This is a great book for anyone who is looking to understand how a motorcycle works.

Great read.

Very clear and easy to understand explanations of how different parts of engine and electrical systems work in detail with clearly labelled diagrams. This is not a diy or service manual so no ‘how-to’ chapters. You will need to purchase a motorcycle maintenance manual if that’s what you are aiming for. However, anyone serious about learning in-depth motorcycle mechanics - this is the book for you. Paper quality is very good so ignore any previous comments about that . All in all very pleased with this book and recommend it.

Its really good, explains things in a manner that makes sense

I bought this in preparation for a major mod, to be done with guidance of model specific youtube vids. This book provides a really good level of basic detail about the systems of a modern motorcycle. I'd say its in more detail than you would need to repair and modify - which I'd say is a good thing. Its well organised and well illustrated. There's not that much detail about scooters but there is detail about 2 strokes as well as bikes using carburettors. I'm not sure when the text was written but it has the feel of having been updated a few times though the section on electrics does not mention Canbus systems, lithium batteries or LED lights. Overall, though, extremely useful. I had no problem at all with the quality of the paper as some have mentioned. I'd definitely recommend.

I read the entire book in one hour and then built a motorbike from scratch the very next day.

Just what we were looking for for my stepson who is now riding a motorbike. Just want him to beable to do his own basic maintenance so this ticked the boxes.

Excellent book for a rookie!!