Here is a list of the best Motorcycle Travel books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Jupiters Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Triumph (2005)
- The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition: Planning, Outfitting, and Accessorizing (Essential Guide Series) (2017)
- Great American Motorcycle Tours (2013)
- Motorcycle Journeys Through North America: A guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys (2019)
- Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians: Asheville NC, The Blue Ridge Parkway, NC High Country (2002)
- Chronicles of a Motorcycle Gypsy: The 49 States Tour (2018)
- Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Guide (Trailblazer) (2016)
- 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do (2017)
- The Adventurous Motorcyclist’s Guide to Alaska (2012)
- Cross Country And All The Bullshit With It (2018)
- Fodor’s Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada: With New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland (Travel Guide) (2019)
- Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Beyond: 5th edition (2019)
- Beyond the Coffee Shop: Riding 1970s Moto Guzzis in Northern Canada (2015)
- Road Trips: A Guide to Travel, Adventure, and Choosing Your Own Path (2018)
- How to Become a Better Long-Distance Motorcycle Rider? (2018)
Jupiters Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Triumph (2005)
Simon rode a motorcycle around the world in the seventies, when such a thing was unheard of. In four years he covered 78,000 miles through 45 countries, living with peasants and presidents, in prisons and palaces, through wars and revolutions. What distinguishes this book is that Simon was already an accomplished writer. In 25 years this book has changed many lives, and inspired many to travel, including Ewan McGregor.
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition: Planning, Outfitting, and Accessorizing (Essential Guide Series) (2017)
Motorcyclists in record numbers are heading out on ambitious trips across America and around the world. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel offers essential advice to fully prepare them for traveling long distances over extended periods.
Great American Motorcycle Tours (2013)
You’re a rider…an independent spirit who’s reluctant to follow someone else’s road map. But there are thousands of miles of road out there, and you could spend months searching for the best ones.Gary McKechnie has spent years exploring the nation by bike, and these are his top rides, from the rocky New England coast to the wide-open West.
Motorcycle Journeys Through North America: A guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys (2019)
Emphasis is placed on the very best roads, with expert advice on: You'll also find plenty of first-hand stories and hard-earned lessons from expert touring riders. The only question that will remain is, What are you waiting for? #212,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in Newfoundland Travel Guides #12 in Death Valley California Travel Books #19 in Mountain Biking Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians: Asheville NC, The Blue Ridge Parkway, NC High Country (2002)
Nothing could be finer than riding in the North Carolina mountains―and southwest Virginia, and East Tennessee. Hawk Hagebak’s second motorcycle adventure guide takes you along winding backroads in the NC High Country, through the worlds shortest tunnel at Tennessee’s Backbone Rock, and from Asheville’s “Paris of the South” vibe to the mile-high wonders of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This guide includes 26 rides in all, from 16 to 144 miles.
Chronicles of a Motorcycle Gypsy: The 49 States Tour (2018)
After six years of laying rubber on racetracks and immersing herself in the high octane, adrenaline pumping sport of motorcycle racing, Tiffani was yearning for something new from her life on two wheels. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) losing her comfortable office job was the perfect opportunity to do exactly that.
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Guide (Trailblazer) (2016)
25th anniversary edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook‘The first thing we did was buy Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook’ Ewan McGregor, The Long Way Round‘Adventure motorcycling’ (a term Chris was credited with coining in the late 90s) has grown massively since the last edition of AMH.
50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do (2017)
This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more.
The Adventurous Motorcyclist’s Guide to Alaska (2012)
NEW EDITION NOW AVAILABLE. Released October 2014, the second edition of this book includes updated road conditions, restaurants and other local amenities. Put one of the most knowledgable motorcycle tour guides in Alaska in your pocket with this witty, fun book that brings to life the best roads and off-beat destinations in the state.
Cross Country And All The Bullshit With It (2018)
Many have ridden cross-country, but none have gone cross-country like this. Hood Lodo pulls no punches in this riveting true account of one man’s attempt to travel from coast to coast on a motorcycle. The reader looks through the eyes of a member of one of the most shadowy motorcycle organizations in the world and journeys with him on a mission that unfolds like no other.
Fodor’s Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada: With New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland (Travel Guide) (2019)
Fodor’s Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada includes: that visually captures the top highlights of Atlantic Canada. throughout, including special features on the region’s unique natural attractions and the area’s best beaches. help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. offer options for every taste. include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic French phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. tells you where to find under-the-radar gems.
Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Beyond: 5th edition (2019)
Detailing more area than any previous edition, Hermann's fun-to-read text has been thoroughly updated and revised, now adding new roads in Switzerland and France. All maps feature mountain relief backgrounds to highlight the topography, and many spectacular new photos have been added. Every region of the Alps is covered: , , , , , and even special alpine-lookalike places such as , , and and .
Beyond the Coffee Shop: Riding 1970s Moto Guzzis in Northern Canada (2015)
Canada is blessed with thousands of kilometers of empty roads which seem to wind on forever through forested hills and between still blue lakes. What better way to explore them than by riding 40 year old Italian motorbikes, famous for their dodgy electrics and sparse dealer network. Ancient bikes, aged rider, thousands of kilometers of virtually unserviced empty roads in the middle of bear, wolf and blackfly infested wilderness – what could possibly go wrong?
Road Trips: A Guide to Travel, Adventure, and Choosing Your Own Path (2018)
There is no one way to road trip. From introspective solo journeys to romantic weekend getaways, friend-filled excursions, and more, Road Trips presents eight stories that highlight different ways to explore the world.
How to Become a Better Long-Distance Motorcycle Rider? (2018)
This book will give you the most important information to help you get started and allow you to start enjoying longer motorcycle trips. I have organized this into logical chapters to make it easy for you to navigate your way through this guide, and to help you find exactly what you might need quickly.
Best Motorcycle Travel Books to Read
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The Furthest Points: Motorcycle Travels Through Spain and Portugal
Author(s): Andy Hewitt
ID: 2839704, Publisher: , Year: 2019, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel.
Author(s): Dale Coyner
ID: 2517818, Publisher: Quayside Publishing, Year: 2017, Size: 25 Mb, Format: pdf
Travels with Harley in Search of America: Motorcycles, War, Deracination, Consumer Identity
Author(s): E. Michael Jones
ID: 2388732, Publisher: Fidelity Press, Year: 2011, Size: 213 Kb, Format: mobi
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to The New York Times, others are composed by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.