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Mind Over Machine : Psychology of Riding Motorcycles - CAN AKKAYA

Mind Over Machine

Psychology of Riding Motorcycles

By: CAN AKKAYA, Jill Akkaya (Editor), Dean Lonskey (Designed by)

Paperback | 16 March 2026

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Discover the mental breakthrough every motorcyclist needs-but few riding schools teach.

You've logged thousands of miles. You've practiced specific skills. You've trained, visualized, and studied. Yet something still holds you back. That "something" isn't your bike or bad luck-it's your brain.

Written by Can Akkaya, a former FIM-licensed professional racer and head coach of Superbike-Coach Corp, Mind Over Machine is the first motorcycle book that goes beyond mechanics to tackle the psychological barriers sabotaging your riding. This isn't another techniques manual-it's a raw, honest exploration of fear, ego, confidence, and the mental patterns that separate good riders from great ones.

  • Inside, you'll discover how to:
  • Stop lying to yourself-the single fastest way to prevent crashes
  • Break through fear without being reckless
  • Build unshakeable confidence rooted in competence, not bravado
  • Master the mental frameworks used by championship racers
  • And more

Whether you're a casual street rider, weekend track warrior, or series racer, the mental game is universal. No sugar-coating. No excuses. The advice that makes you uncomfortable is usually the advice you need most. Mind Over Machine provides four decades of professional experience distilled into actionable wisdom.

Your next breakthrough isn't about more horsepower-it's about mastering your mind.

Industry Reviews

"My biggest take away is overcoming the "noise" that's in our head and blocks us from achieving a greater potential with riding. Motorcycles are amazing machines and unless you have the experience like Coach, it will be rare that you'll ever ride them to their fullest potential!" - Isaias Contreras

"A great book on an important and overlooked part of improving your motorcycle riding. The author shares his personal mental evolution during his pro racing career, which I found very applicable to my own experiences even as a relative beginner. The book provided me with mental tools which I think will help me compartmentalize my anxieties and improve my focus on the things I can control in my riding. It's written in a very concise, direct and to-the-point style - which I found very actionable. I'd recommend this to any beginner or anyone who has hit a plateau and wants to improve their riding skills." - Ruben Mookerjee

"As a trainer for the US Air Force, Can's approach to the mental 'Matrix' of riding has saved lives. Mind Over Machine is mandatory reading for anyone serious about survival and performance." - Michael Pardini

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