Different sorts of books can inspire ... we have a few that are Motorcycle based, others are just great yarns. Films come into play as well.
Bruce Brown's On Any Sunday (1971) was a major inspiration for millions of young motorcyclists, mostly USA based. I saw the film and took up Flat Track racing ... at age 14!  (I did not go far)
Easy Rider also got the worlds's attention. Hundreds of tacky biker movies from the 60's ... but none came close to Easy Rider. A classic.
I read a lot when on the road in the 70's (mostly none bike travel).
I stumbled upon Simon's Jupiter's Travels I read it in around 1986 ... it still holds up strong today.
Turns out Ted and I were in S. America at the same time (sometime in 1975)
Nope, never ran into him!
Also liked Austin Vince's books from his two films: Mondo Enduro and Terra Circa. Of course the films are better as they came first, books came as addendum's. But the books aren't bad ... Austin is a funny guy!
One favorite author that brought inspiration to travel was Henry Miller. He wrote Tropic of Cancer in 1934. Controversial at the time and banned in USA and elsewhere.
Other Favorites:
The Alexandria Quartet - Laurence Durrell
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