First published in 1984 this book is an attempt to provide the reader with the background knowledge of how and why motorcycles react in the way that they do. The original book has been updated and new chapters have been added to include the gradual evolutionary changes that have taken place in the motorcycle chassis the past two decades.

Topics covered: Rake and trail, self steering, drifting, turning, frame history, suspension, rear suspension, anti-squat, evolution of race fairings and ram airboxes and power.