The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition
Every Model Since 1946
2nd Edition
Published on 31. May 2022
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-7603-7373-6 (ISBN)
Description
From sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to high-performance sportbikes of today, this updated edition of The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcyclesshowcases Ducati's entire output.
Though legendary today, Ducati motorcycles began rather modestly, selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is Europe's premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales have risen year after year. Its svelte, hyper-accelerating sportbikes are two-wheeled wonders fluent in the language of speed.
The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition details the Bologna-based company's amazing chronology, from the 1950s to present day. Presented chronologically and in encyclopedic form with gorgeous photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, the book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a close look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book features all of the motorcycles from Ducati's storied history through 2022, including:
Sporting singles of the 1950s and '60s
The groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport
The iconic Mike Hailwood Replica
The stunning, Superbike-dominating 916
Today's hip Scrambler and epic Panigale superbike
This information-packed, lushly illustrated oversize volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti and a great gift for any motorcycle enthusiast.
Though legendary today, Ducati motorcycles began rather modestly, selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is Europe's premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales have risen year after year. Its svelte, hyper-accelerating sportbikes are two-wheeled wonders fluent in the language of speed.
The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition details the Bologna-based company's amazing chronology, from the 1950s to present day. Presented chronologically and in encyclopedic form with gorgeous photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, the book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a close look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book features all of the motorcycles from Ducati's storied history through 2022, including:
Sporting singles of the 1950s and '60s
The groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport
The iconic Mike Hailwood Replica
The stunning, Superbike-dominating 916
Today's hip Scrambler and epic Panigale superbike
This information-packed, lushly illustrated oversize volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti and a great gift for any motorcycle enthusiast.
Reviews / Votes
"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 *More details
Edition
Second Edition, New Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
504 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-7373-6 (9780760373736)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2022
2nd Edition
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€58.99
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Person
Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. He is one of the world's leading motorcycle historians and a regular contributor to motorcycle magazines worldwide including Classic Bike, Cycle World, Two Wheels, Motorcycle Sport, and Australian Motorcycle News. Ian has authored more than fifty books to date, from his first title, The Ducati Story, through histories of BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, and Moto Guzzi. His Motorbooks titles include The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles, The Complete Book of Ducati, The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles, and The Art of Ducati. With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian also collects and restores older motorcycles, including Ducati, MV Agusta, BMW, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is supported in his projects by his family.
Content
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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
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