MotoGP & GP500 Racers

If you have any interest in the world's highest-performance motorcycles, then you simply must own this spectacular volume. 128 pages packed with close-up, full-color photos show every detail of these super-machines, in both assembled and cowls-off views. Expert commentary by a former MotoGP mechanic points out all the unique designs and crucial differences between the bikes, too (with all the 2002 machines' commentary translated into English by Scott T. Hards). Also includes sponsor marking illustrations, photos (without English commentary) of the 2003 machines, and a short guide to MotoGP bike kits from Tamiya. The ultimate guide for any bike modeler or MotoGP fan. 2002 bikes extensively covered: Honda RC211V, Honda NSR500, Yamaha YZR-M1, Yamaha YZR500, Suzuki GSV-R, Suzuki RGV-Gamma (2001 model). Shorter photo coverage of the 2003 Honda RC211V, Yahama YZR-M1, Suzuki GSV-R, Ducati Desmosdedici, Aprilia RS Cube, Kawasaki ZX-RR, Proton KR MX1, Moriwaki MD211VF, Harris WCM. Also includes b/w coverage of the MotoGP classics 1997 Honda NSR 500 (Doohan), 1996 Yamaha YZR 500, 1999 Yamaha YZR 500 and 1993 Yamaha TZ250M. A4 format. Soft cover w/dust jacket.