(born 1937) is an American writer on motorcycle rider safety, education and training.

He has been a columnist for Motorcycle Consumer News, Sound RIDER!

[2] Hough has been called "a premier motorcycling journalist"[3][4][5] and the author of "one of the most widely respected books on safe street riding.

Hough was inducted to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in December 2009 for his work as a motorcycle journalist and riding safety books that "should be a mandatory read for every motorcyclist, from novice to expert.

"[7][8] Motorcycling recommended reading lists that include David Hough's books.