Description
Book SynopsisThe Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition updates the story, racing successes, and models offered by Italy’s greatest motorcycle manufacturer.
Trade Review"It’s an offering every Ducati enthusiast should own, if only to be able to speak knowledgeably about the brand when meeting other Ducatisti." -- Bud Wilkinson * Ride - CT / Ride - New England *
Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 After the War: Cucciolos and Overhead-Valve Singles, 1946–1954
CHAPTER 2 Taglioni’s Arrival: The Gran Sport and Desmodromics Overhead Camshaft and Overhead-Valve Singles, 1955–1960
CHAPTER 3 Dubious Proliferation: Overhead Camshaft, Overhead-Valve Singles, and Two-Strokes, 1961–1970
CHAPTER 4 Ducati’s First Superbike: The 750, Singles, and Twins, 1971–1974
CHAPTER 5 Economic Rationalization: The 860, 900, Parallel Twin, and Pantah, 1975–1984
CHAPTER 6 The Cagiva Era: The Paso, 851, and 888, 1986–1993
CHAPTER 7 Groundbreaking New Models: The 916 and Monster, 1994–2002
CHAPTER 8 Confused Directions: The 999 and Sport Classic, 2003–2006
CHAPTER 9 Grand Prix Success: MotoGP, Desmosedici, 1098, 2007–2011
CHAPTER 1 0 A New Lease on Life: Panigale, MotoGP Resurrection, the Scrambler, and V4 2012–2022
INDEX
