Ducati Motorcycles: Model Overviews - History and Models

The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles - Every Model Since 1946 (2nd Edition)

Commencing as a humble provider of motorized bicycles to post-World War II Italy, Ducati motorcycles have evolved into Europe's leading manufacturer of high-performance street bikes, experiencing consistent year-over-year sales growth. Renowned for their sleek, hyper-accelerating sportbikes, Ducati has become synonymous with speed.
This book meticulously traces the remarkable journey of the Bologna-based company from the 1950s to the present day.

Curated in chronological and encyclopedic fashion, complemented by stunning photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, the book provides a profound exploration of the craftsmanship, power, and beauty inherent in these exceptional motorcycles.
Covering Ducati's entire history up to 2022, the book showcases iconic models, including sporting singles from the 1950s and '60s, the groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport, the legendary Mike Hailwood Replica, the dominant 916 Superbike, and the contemporary Scrambler and Panigale superbike.
This information-rich, lavishly illustrated volume is an essential addition for Ducatisti and a splendid gift for motorcycle enthusiasts.

The Book of Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles 1965-1974

When Fabio Taglioni designed his 100cc Gran Sport Marianna back in 1954, it was unlikely he expected this engine to have such a long and lingering influence on Ducati design.

Over the next 20 years, the single was developed into a myriad of different types, in capacities up to 436cc, and was the first production engine to utilise desmodromic valves. Incorporating features that continue to this day, the overhead camshaft single would become one of the most important designs in Ducati history.

Years of research have resulted in this, the first book to document in detail all the types of Ducati overhead valve singles, making this book an invaluable resource to the collector, restorer, and enthusiasts of these magnificent motorcycles.
Covers all 100, 125, 160, 175, 200, 250, 350, 450 OHC singles from 1955-1974.

Features:

- Full description of the model development
- Analysis of the singles by each Model Year
- All models covered, from 100 to 450cc
- Unravels a myriad of different models and changes
- Complete Appendices of technical specifications.

Motos Ducati, tous les modèles

L'histoire des motos de légende que sont les Ducati a tout du conte de fée. Commençant par une modeste production de moteurs auxiliaires destinés à une Italie ruinée par la guerre, le constructeur de Bologne est devenu le premier producteur du monde de routières sportives et de street dont les ventes ne cessent de croître.
Ses machines rapides, vives, raffinées, aux accélérations brillantes, sont depuis longtemps admirées comme des merveilles de vitesse.

Ian Falloon est un des meilleurs historiens de la moto. Collaborateur depuis plus de 25 ans de nombreuses publications spécialisées, il a signé plus de 35 ouvrages couvrant un grand nombre de marques dont BMW, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Laverda, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph et bien d'autres.

Sommaire :

1. Après la guerre,les Cucciolo et les monocylindres à culbuteurs (1946-1954)
2. Taglioni au guidonla Gran Sport et les monocylindres à arbre à cames en tête et à culbuteurs (1955-1960)
3. Le mélange des genres : ACT, monocylindres à culbuteurs et deux-temps (1961-1970)
4. La première Superbike de Ducati : les monos et les twins 750 (1971-1974)
5. Rationalisation économique : Les 860, 900, twins parallèles et la Pantah (1975-1984)
6. La période Cagiva : Les Paso, 851 et 888 (1986-1993)
7. Des innovations d'avant-garde : Les 916 et les Monster (1994-2002)
8. Désorientation : Les 999 et Sport Classic (2003-2006)
9. Succès en Grand Prix : MotoGP, Desmosedici et 1098 (2007-2011)
10. Une nouvelle vie : Panigale, MotoGP Resurrection et la Scrambler (2012-2016).