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Ducati 750, 860, 900 and Mille Twins: books - history

A book on Ducati 750, 860, 900 or Mille Twins motorcycles? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Ducati motorcycles.

Ducati Bevel Twins (1971-1986) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a great Ducati? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, is packed with practical advice for buying a Ducati Bevel Twin.

Models: 750 GT, Sport and SS / 860 GT, GTE and GTS / 900 SS, GTS, SD, SSD, MHR, S2 and Mille.

Years: 1971-1986.

This Essential Buyer's Guide to Ducati Bevel Twins will help you find the right bike at the right price and answer the following questions:

  • Stay or walk away? Initial evaluation of a Ducati Bevel Twin.
  • What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
  • How to check authenticity?
  • Which models are most suitable?
  • What are known defects?
  • What are the possibilities and impact of a restoration?
  • What are the maintenance costs?

Product details

Author:Ian Falloon
Details:64 pages, 19.5 x 14 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:107 colour photos
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2012)
Series:The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:9781845843632
Book: Ducati Bevel Twins (1971-1986)

Ducati Bevel Twins (1971-1986)

Language: English

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Ducati Desmodue - The Complete Story from Pantah to Scrambler

This book provides a detailed overview of the Ducati Desmodue, known for its reliability, affordability, and high performance. It features the Ducati Monster, one of the most successful Italian motorcycles, which continues to evolve today.
It includes complete production histories, detailed specifications, and insights from owners. The book covers:
- The history of Ducati and its growth in the 1970s
- Grand Prix racing with Fabio Taglioni's desmodromic valve design
- The successful TT2 and TT1 racing models
- Ducati's challenges and the Cagiva takeover
- The Ducati Monster, the iconic 'naked' desmo twin
- The Desmodue 900SS and the SportClassic series
- Modern racing, the new Ducati Scrambler, and the future of Desmodue motorcycles.

Product details

Author:Greg Pullen
Details:176 pages, 27 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.6 x 8.9 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:211 colour photos
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2015)
Series:The Complete Story
ISBN:9781847979018
Book: Ducati Desmodue - The Complete Story from Pantah to Scrambler

Ducati Desmodue - The Complete Story from Pantah to Scrambler

Language: English

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Ducati Desmodue Twins (1979-2013) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a great Ducati? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, is packed with practical advice for buying a Ducati Desmodue Twin.

Versions: Pantah, F1, 750 Sport, 600, 750 900 1000 Supersport, ST2, Monster and SportClassic.

Years: 1979-2013.

Does not cover models with 3 or 4 valves per cylinder.

This Essential Buyer's Guide for Ducati Desmodue Twins will help you find the right bike at the right price and answer the following questions:

  • Stay or walk away? Initial evaluation of a Ducati Desmodue Twin.
  • What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
  • How to check authenticity?
  • Which models are most suitable?
  • What are known defects?
  • What are the possibilities and impact of a restoration?
  • What are the maintenance costs?

Product details

Author:Ian Falloon
Details:64 pages, 19.5 x 14 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:100 colour photos
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2013)
Series:The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:9781845845674
Book: Ducati Desmodue Twins (1979-2013)

Ducati Desmodue Twins (1979-2013)

Language: English

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