The Ducati Story: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to the Present Day, 3rd Ed.

Ian Falloon

ISBN 10: 1859606687 / ISBN 13: 9781859606681

Published by Haynes Publishing, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ducati Story: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to the Present Day, 3rd Ed.
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859606687
• ISBN 13: 9781859606681
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

The authoritative history of this famous Italian marque - made even more famous by the fact that British World Superbike Champion, Carl Fogarty, clinched his fourth title in 1999 and helped give the marque its eighth Constructors' Championship. Updated to include details of models for 2000, this third edition covers every Ducati racing and production motorcycle, from the 125cc GP bike through to the 900cc Super Sport, plus the parallel twins, pushrod singles and two strokes. Includes fascinating insight into Ducati heroes Mike Hailwood, Tony Rutter and Carl Fogarty.

About the Author

One of the worlds foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of twenty books on motorcycles, including ten on Ducati. These titles include the best-selling Ducati Story, and Ducati Twins Restoration Guide. As an owner of several Ducati 750s since 1973 he has a particular enthusiasm for this model, still owning the 750 Super Sport he bought back in the 1970s. Ian Falloon trained as a symphony orchestra oboist before a serious motorcycle accident forced a change in profession. Now a freelance contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines around the world.  He resides in Australia.