
The Ducati 750 Bible
Covers the 750 Gt, 750 Sport and 750 Super Sport 1971 to 1978
$54.58
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
20 December 2018
Summary
When Ducati’s great engineer Fabio Taglioni designed the 750 Ducati in 1970, there was no way he could comprehend how important this model would be. His design was unlike any other before or since: a 90-degree V-twin with single overhead camshafts driven by a train of bevel gears.
Taglioni soon developed his 750 into a Formula 750 racer, and in 1972 beat the rest of what the world had to offer at the Imola 200. With this victory, the desmodromic 750 became a legend. Ducati responded b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787114463 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1787114465 |
| Author: | Ian Falloon |
| Publisher: | David & Charles |
| Imprint: | Veloce |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 20 December 2018 |
| Weight: | 598g |
| Dimensions: | 250mm x 207mm x 11mm |
| Series: | Bible |
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Critics Review
a seminal study that is a ‘must read’ for all motorcycle sports enthusiasts in general, and Ducati fans in particular - Midwest Book Review. This book covers the 750GT, 750 Sport and Super Sport from 1971 to 1978, analysing each on a year-by-year basis, as well as providing an in-depth history of the company itself. There are many rare photos included, from prototypes and early production models through to racing shots that include the significant contribution to the Ducati legend by Australian racers of the period–Old Bike Australasia. The Bible' makes an excellentgo-to’ reference point … Whether you’re fortunate enough to have a 750 Ducati or a fan of the marque and interested in the history, then this book is certainly for you–Desmo. this book is a must-have resource on their history, design and specifications … a great addition to your Rider’s Library.–UltimateMotorcycling.com.
About The Author
Ian Falloon
Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand in 1952 and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a career as a symphony orchestra oboist was brought to an end by a motorcycle accident he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines. His first book, The Ducati Story, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of The Ducati Story led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles. He has now written many books about motorcycles, mostly historical but also restoration guides. With an interest and passion spanning decades he now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. Ian Falloon lives in Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his wife Miriam and sons Ben and Tim.
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