Revved

"A brilliantly written, accurate tale of the life of a returning rider who also happens to be a scholar. His is an entertaining book, unique in the genre, that captures the rider’s mind, aspirations, and passion while giving more than a few good pointers too. Mr. Kirk’s writing is transformative, sobering yet jocular, and always enticing. Read this book!"

-- Will Guyan
Moto journalist and editor of On The Level BMW Magazine

"Revved! tells the captivating story of a rider’s quest for mastery despite his fears and anxieties. Kirk’s personal account in 'Terrors of the Track' describes, with humor and insight, how his enrollment in CLASS highlighted and helped him deal with those fears and begin his advancement as a skilled rider. I highly recommend this journey into the world of motorcycling."

-- Reg Pridmore
Three-time AMA Superbike Champion, member AMA Hall of Fame, and founder of CLASS Motorcycle School

"Captivating, provocative, and courageously transparent. Revved! brilliantly portrays the romance and pleasures of journeying through life on two wheels."

-- Florian Neuhauser
Managing editor, RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

"I enjoyed this ramble through Kirk’s riding life as it paralleled my own so closely. As I read the book, I seemed to converse with the author all afternoon in a pleasantly unexpected way. It is a well-written book with a focus on the long-range as well as close details of a rider’s life. I felt as though I was riding on the back of the author’s bike."

-- Toby Fulwiler
Professor emeritus of English, University of Vermont, and former columnist for BMW-Owners News

"Revved! is an enjoyable read. It covers many miles and subjects—even delightfully controversial ones like lane splitting, double yellows, and speed—as well as mysteries such as counter-steering, which was not a known concept when I learned to ride sixty years ago."

-- Clement Salvadori
Author of No Thru Road and columnist for Rider