Customer Reviews
One-sided biography - By: Somnambulist, 01 Feb 2007 
In the introduction, the author admits that in the lack of information, some of the descriptive aspects of the book are shalll we say, `up to the writer's prerogative'. Whilst the technical & factual aspects of this book are extremely informative & interesting, I felt that I had only read half of someone's life story.
From his childhood, & throughout his quest for speed, the book portrays Bert as some sort of tragic mechanical doyenne to the God of speed - something that he couldn't help but pursue. Whilst his undoubted mechanical & engineering skills, combined with his single-mindedness & nerves of steel are beyond question, it was the darker side to Bert that I found more interesting - & missing.
As a man who was chasing speed records right up until his death on a 50year+ old motorbike he was undoubtedly a hero, but his dedication to his dream left a tight-wad man without a wife (left), or many (good) friends. Whilst this is perhaps more of a character assessment of Bert than the book itself, an acceptance on the part of the author that Burt was not only a speed freak, but frequently a plainly unpleasant man, would have been welcome.
See the film and read the book - By: Mr. D. K. Sanders, 25 Apr 2006 
The book provides a wealth of detail of the work carried out on the engine & the incredible near death accidents whilst racing motorcycles throughout his life. The Indian was not his only motorcycle & if you wantr to find out the other motorcycle he raced you will need to read the book. He lived for motorcycling & the book makes a good read for alll motorcyclists & enthusiasts - a man who lived life to the full & a book to inspire to others that they too can reach their goals. Well researched & a book to be read again & again.
