ducati motorcycle books

Not too long ago Ducatis were extremely rare birds, although when you did find old Ducati singles you could pick them up cheap. These days, you can get a new one pretty easily, and even get parts. To complement this, there are now quite a few books about the Ferrari of motorcycling.

Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide
By Mick Walker. This expanded second edition is your best source for information on these exotic Italian bikes. Now updated to include the newest models, including the M900 11 Monstro, 90OSS, 750SS, Paso series, 851, 888, Supermono, 916, Ducati-engined Bimotas, and more. Additional material has been added to cover Ducati's earlier bikes. Updated 3rd edition. Paperback, 7-1/2"x9-1/4", 192pg
Order Number #134916AP $18.95

*Ducati 1974-78 Gold Portfolios
Model reports, road tests, technical specs, touring articles, used model reports and more. Paperback, 7-3/4"X 10-3/4"
Order Number #124085AE $29.95

*Ducati 1978-82 Gold Portfolios
Model reports, road tests, technical specs, touring articles, used model reports and more. Paperback, 7-3/4"X 10-3/4"
Order Number #125271A $29.95

Ducati 851-888 1987-1994 Performance Portfolio
Model reports, road tests, technical specs, touring articles, used model reports and more. Paperback, 7-3/4"X 10-3/4"
Order Number #135326A $22.95

Cycle World On Ducati 1982-91
Filled with reprinted articles from the pages of Cycle World magazine. You get new model reports, road tests, racing models, history, technical analysis and more. Paperback, 8-1/2"x11", approx. 80 pg, 100 ill.
Order Number #19170B $Ask

*Ducati
By Marco Mesetti. History In Association With the Ducati Motor Museum. The hero-ic and enthralling story of the most glorious makers of motorcycle in the world. Ride along as Marco Mesetti winds his way through the history of Ducati. Detailed chapters chronicle: The Ducati Museum; The Factory; Cucciolo; Marianna; Triple-Camshaft In-Line Twins; Single-Cylinders; Bevel-Gear Twins; Pantah; Superbike; History and Technology. A showcase of emotions for everyone Who "Dreams in Red!" Hardcover, 9-3/4"x 11-1/4", 288pg
Order Number #130257AE $39.95

Ducati
By Tod Raffery. This stunning coffee-table history of the famous Italian manufacturer and its bikes offers enthusiasts a fantastic story that spans a half-century. While the emphasis is on the engineering and design of the legendary motorcycles, this book also presents the stories of Ducatis engineers and designers, and the involvement of some of the biggest names in the history of motorcycle racing Includes a marvelous mix of archival black and white and contemporary color photography. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x9-1/2",192pg
Order Number #129995AP $34.95

Ducati 916
By Ian Falloon. Introduced at the end of 1993, the incredible 916 spearheaded the entire history and development of the landmark 916, including all racing and production models. Falloon delivers background history from the first prototype for valve racer of 1986, and provides coverage of all 851 and 888 models. Ducati 916 fully chronicles the development of the 916 by Massimo Tamburini and his team at the Cagiva Research Centre in San Mario. Delivers coverage of 916, 996 and 748 production, inclding the Sport Production series, up to the 2001 model year. Chronicles the ST4 Sport Tourer, the new S4 Monster, the World Superbike Championship, and all factory racing 916s from 1994 to 2000. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x10-1/4", 160pg
Order Number #131759AE $34.95

Ducati 999 : Birth of a Legend
By Alan Cathcart and Marc Cook, David Bull Publising. Birth Of A Legend. How do you replace an icon? For Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer worshiped by racers and riders all over the world, the answer was to start from scratch. when the company decided to produce a successor to its immensely popular 916/996/998 series, it allowed designer Pierre Terblanche to create a completely new bike built from the inside out. This approach resulted in a raically styled motorcycle whose improved ergonomics offer greater comfort and control, with more agile handing at all speeds. Hardcover, 192pg
Order Number #137193C $49.95

Ducati
Jon F. Thompson & Joe Bonnello. Ducati's American story of decline and recovery comes to life! Included within are Ducati's ever singles, bevel-drive twins such as the 750 GT and SS, Darmahs, Pantahs, F3s, 90OSS, models like the Supermono. Stunning color photographs vividly illustrate this freshly told tale of Italy's two-wheeled beauties. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 96pg, 80 color ill.
Order Number #126471AP $14.95

Ducati
By Decio Giulio Riccardo Carugati. Design and Emotion. This book captures the emotion of Ducati in a vividy illustrated historical review of all of the company's major designs included are the Gucciolo auxiliary bicycle engines of the late 1940s, Ducati's first mass-produced motorcycle, the 1958 Elite 200, and the Scrambler, 750 GT, Pantah, 851, Monster and today's MH900e. Interviews with the protago-nists who shaped the company and its products make this a comlete tribute to what makes Ducatis so special. Details about the original factory's products - condensers, radios, projectors, and mini-cameras - are featured as well for a well-rounded account about the company's history. Hardcover, 9-3/4"x 11", 200pg
Order Number #133793AP $39.95

Ducati
By Mick Walker. Subtitled. From the Clip-On Engine to the 916. Back in print at a great low price! Ducati's most popular motorcycles, from the '50s through the current crop of best-selling V-twins and the a88 Superbike. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 128pg.
Order Number #124585AE $Ask

Ducati Belt-Drive Two-Valve Twins
By Ian Falloon, MBI Publishing. Restoration and Modification. Retain take advantage of today's modem technology for better braking, suspension and electronics, or modify your bike for improved performance! Ian Falloon, one of the world's most recognized Ducati authorities, provides all the information you need to fully restore or modify your 500/600/650 SL, Pantah, 750 F1, Paso, 750Sport, 750SS, 900SS, 906, 907IE, Elefant, or Monster, Detailed appendices contain specs for all models, plus production figures, mechanical details, correct colors, and decal placement. Provides sources for restorers and tuners. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 10-3/4", 224pg
Order Number #129993AP $Ask

Ducati: 50 Golden Years
Subtitled: Through the Pages of Motociclismo Magazine. This fascinating work tells of the long, glorious and occasionally difficult history of Ducati as recorded in the Italian motorcycle magazine Motociclismo. Through outstanding photographs, commentary and advertisements, Dwell: 50 Golden Years chronicles street, off-road competition motorcycles, engineering, designers, riders, races, records, and road trips, from 1946 to the present day. Lavishly illustrated Hardcover, 8-1/2"x 11", 224pg
Order Number #128189AE $Ask

Ducati Desmoquattro Performance Handbook
By Ian Falloon, MBI Publishing. Ian Falloon, the world's foremost authority on Ducati motorcycles, delivers a performance handbook that is must-have garage reference for any Ducati rider or enthusiast. This book offers specific tuning tips for Ducatis Desmoquattro superbike that have ruled the world's streets and racetracks for the past two decades. Readers will uncover a remarkable amount of information, including charts that list specific suggestions for each model's system and a section that lists the most productive ways to spend money on particular model. Ian Falloon offers Ducati fans and fanatics a much-needed reference for gettting the most out of their bikes. Motorbook Workshoop Series. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 10-5/8", 160pg
Order Number #135827AP $24.95

Ducati Desmoquattro Superbikes
By Ian Falloon, MBI Publishing. Ducati stunned the world in 1988 when the struggling, small Italian from unleashed its Desmoquattro - 8-valve, desmdromic - Superbike. The bike found success on the world's racetracks right from the start. Road-going versions soon carried that success to the general public, proving this design wasn't just another noisy prototype. The Superbikes - 748, 851, 888, 916 and 996 - are now Ducati's best selling machines in the United States, and the Desmoquattro engines found its way into the company's more pedestrian series such as the Monster roadster and ST4 sport-tour. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 10-3/4"pg
Order Number #134642AP $24.95

Ducati Twins
By Mick Walker.
Foreword by Hoss Elm.
All bevel and belt-drive V's and parallel twins, from 750GT to 916. Full specifications and model recognition. Paperback, 7-1/2"x 8-1/2", 256pg
Order Number #125424 $19.95

Ducati Singles
By Mick Walker
Foreword by Bruno Spaggiari
All two and four stroke single cylinder motorcycles, from the clip-on Cucciolo to the Supermono. Full specifications and model recognition. Paperback, 7-1/2"x 8-1/2", 199pg
Order Number #125423 $19.95

Ducati Super Sport
By Ian Falloon. Endorsed by Ducati General Manager Ing. Massimo Bordi, this detailed volume chronicles the evolution of these exciting motorcycles, bringing the story up to date with coverage of the 1998 model. Coverage includes: the birth of the 750 GT in 1970, 750 Sport in 1972, the round-case 750 Super Sport in 1974, US noise and gearshift regulations, the 900S2, Mille MHR, the 900 based on the Pantah motor, smaller versions of the 750 (350, 400 & 600), the 900 limited edition Super Light, and the 1998 model. Contains full production figures with engine and frame numbers. Foreword by Ing. Massimo Bordi. Paperback, 7-1/2"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #127346AE $32.95

Ducati Super Sport
By Ian Falloon. Endorsed by General Manager Ing. Massimo Bordi, this colorful volume chronicles the evolution of these exciting motorcycles, bringing the story up to date with full coverage of the 2000 models. Highlights include: the birth of the 750 GT in 1970, the 750 sport in 1972, the round-case 750 Super Sport in 1974, US noise and gearshift regulations, of the 750 (350, 400 & 600), and the 900 limited edition Super Light. Contains full production figures with spec tables for all Super Sport models, 1972-2000. Foreword by Ing. Massimo Bordi. 2nd Edition. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 10", 168pg
Order Number #130706AE $34.95

The Ducati Story
By Ian Fellow. Subtitled: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to the Present Day. The authoritative history of this famous Italian marque - made even more famous by the fact that Carl Fogarty won both the 1994 and 1995 World Superbike Championships on a Ducati 96. Updated to include the recent TPG buy-out, this second edition covers every Ducati racing and production motorcycle, from the post-war Cucciolo to the thoroughbred 916. Includes an analysis of models from the 125cc GP bike through to the 900cc Super Sport, plus insights into Ducati heroes Mike Hatwood, Tony Rutter and Carl Fogarty. 3rd edition. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 10-1/2", 184pg
Order Number #130708AE $37.95

Ducati Singles Restoraition
By Mick Walker. This comprehensive restoration guide to Ducati single-cylinder motorcycles is indispensable for any owner or restorer of these classic motorcycles. Clear diagrams, rare photographs, expert text, and a guide to authentic Ducati detailing pro-vides practical and immensely useful information. Paperback, 7-3/4"x 10-5/8", 240pg
Oder Number #136427AP $24.95

Ducati 2-Valve V-Twins : The Complete Story
By Mick Walker. Mick Walker charts the development and production of the formidable Ducati 2-Valve V-Twins in this important addition to the Crowood MotoClassic Range. A companion volume to Ducati 4-Valve V-Twins, it describes the rise of there formidable machines and the personalities who helped develop them. Hardcover, 176pg
Order Number #130055AE $34.95

Ducati 4-Valve V-Twins : The Complete Story
By Mick Walker. Hold on tight as Mick Walker charts the complete development and production of the formidable Ducati 4-Valve V-Twins. Covering developments on both road and track, Walker also charts the trou-bled history of a company that nearly disappeared, only to pull itself back from the brink and go on to become one of the motorcycling world's key players. Includes coverage of the 851, 888, 916,996, 748 and ST4. Contains fullspecs, and a detailed part-by-part engineering chapter. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 9-1/2", 200pg
Order Number #129769AE $34.95

Ducati : The Racing Story
By Mick Walker. From its beginings after World War 2, the history of Ducati motorcycles in charted through its increasingly sophisticated racing machines, and the victories that it claimed. From Hailwood to Fogarty, Ducati has gained a place at the very top of the motorcycle hell of fame. This well-researched a fact-filled book features full-color photographs throughout, and includes individual mod-els, teams, and riders that helped create the company's legendary status in the racing world. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 9-1/2", 192pg
Order Number #134755AE $34.95

Ducati Taglioni and His World-Beating Motorcycles
By Mick Walker, MBI Publising. For fifty years Dr. Fabio Tablione has been the inspirational force on the racetrack. His vision as an engineer and designer, and his talent for exploiting radical ideas, produced a series of innovative machines that have established Ducati as the most charismatic of Italian sporting motorcycles. In his revealing book. Walker tells the remarkable story of the classic machines created by Dr. Taglione, and presents a sympathetic portrait of the man. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x 10-1/2", 224pg
Order Number #131165AP #34.95

Ducati Twins Restoration
By Mick Walker. Some 30 different models of Ducati twin-cylinder motorcycles are covered in this comprehensive restoration guide. Combining his own expertise and experiences with those of Ducati enthusiasts the world over, Mick Walker clearly explains all you need to know to restore Ducati bevel-driven V-twins, belt-driven V-twins, and parallel twins. It is illustrated with clear diagrams and rare photo-graphs gathered from venous sources. 7-3/4"x 10-5/8", 240pg
Order Number #136321AP $24.95

Ducati People
By Kevin Ash. All motorcycle enthusiasts know of Ducati, but now for the first time is a behind-the scenes look at the people who make this machine tick. Written by a top motorcycle freelancer with Ducati's full cooperation, this all-color book bursts with information, opinion and anecdotes. It introduces everyone from the bosses of the Texas Pacific Group that bought Ducati in 1998, to Ducati workers, dealers, suppliers and, of course, racers. Hardcover, 9-3/4"x 9-3/4", 192pg
Order Number #133421AE $35.95

Ducati Workshop Manual
Covers overhead cam models 160, 250, 350 & 450,144 pgs., 139 ill.
Order Number #109903C $Ask

Original Ducati Sport & Super Sport
By Ian Falloon, MBI Publishing. The Ducati Sport and Super Sport are the most-prized collector motorcycles in the world. For good reason too. Built for racing performance, the cycles are relatively rare, always attract attention and command top prices. This Original-series book focuses on all the bevel-drive sport models from 1972 to 1986, including the 750 Sport, 750SS, 900SS, 900 Darmah SS, Mike Gailwood Replica and the 1000 S2. A short chapter covers the Daddy to all these Ducatis, the 750 GT, a highly collectible bike. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 11", 256pg
Order Number #133383AP $34.95

*Ducati Racers
By Ian Falloon. Here is full story of Ducati's involvement in road racing, from their first successful racer, the 98cc Marina of 1955, to the four-valve V-Twin World Superbike machines which have dominated in World Superbike racing since the late eighties, becoming the most successful of all racing Ducatis. Hardcover, 10"x 10", 160pp
Order Number #135224AE $37.95

Ducati 600, 750 & 900 2-Valve V-Twins 1991-96 Shop Manual
600, 750 and 900 2-valve V-twin model.
Haynes. Hardcover
Order Number #HY3290 $35.95

Ducati 748, 916 & 996 1994-2001 Shop manual
748, 916 and 966 model
Haynes. Hardcover
Order Number #HY3756 $35.95