Ducati Motorcycle Books - History, Types and Construction

The Ducati Story (6th Edition)

The Ducati Story is brought right up to date in this new edition of Ian Falloon's authoritative book, covering the complete history of the marque. Initially under government control, Ducati went through several decades of ups and downs, characterised by dubious managerial decisions.
Held together by the great engineer Fabio Taglioni, the father of desmodromic valve gear, Ducati produced some of the finest motorcycles of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s: the Marianna, desmo 125 single, Mach 1, 750 and Pantah.

Taglioni also instigated Ducati's return to racing, and victory in the 1972 Imola 200 was the turning point. Mike Hailwood rode the 900 Ducati to victory in the 1978 Isle of Man Formula One race and Tony Rutter took four World TT2 Championships.

Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, bringing a new engineer, Massimo Bordi, and new designs - most famously the Desmoquattro. In various guises this model dominated the World Superbike Championship during the 1990s, particularly in the hands of Carl Fogarty.
Landmark models included the 916 and Monster, and, with the sale of Ducati to the Texas Pacific Group in 1996, the company continued to grow. The racing programme expanded to MotoGP and new model families were introduced.

With control taken by the Italian company InvestIndustrial in 2006, Ducati embarked on the next era of development, Casey Stoner winning the MotoGP World Championship in 2007.
Now under the Audi umbrella Ducati continues to thrive. This new edition includes a brand new chapter featuring all the models from 2012 up to 2018.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	368 pages, 28 x 22 x 2.6 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 1.02 in, hardback
Illustrations:	349 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781787110854

Ducati (1978-1982) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ducati motorcycles from the years 1978-1982. Describes the Ducati Darmah, 900, TT Replica, Pantah, 500 and 600.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1997)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855203808

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Ducati - 90 anni di eccellenza italiana

In collaboration with the motorcycle manufacturer of Borgo Panigale, this book is a full immersion experience in Ducati, from street bikes to the suggestive world of racing.
A long list of experts from the various departments of Ducati extensively dealt with each topic, such as engineer Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, who focused on all strategic issues of the Brand.
The book attests to the passion and the spirit that have always fuelled the myth of Ducati, even in hard times, and that are the same feelings after 90 years of history and increasing successes.

Text in Italian and English.

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Author:	Daniele Buzzonetti
Details:	320 pages, 30 x 25 cm / 11.8 x 9.8 in, hardback
Illustrations:	390 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Artioli Editore 1899 (IT, 2015)
ISBN:	9788877921529

Le mythe Ducati

More than 60 years ago, a humble company called Ducati began manufacturing simple, inexpensive 50 cc motorcycles in Bologna, Italy. Since then, Ducati has become one of the most famous brands in the world of motorcycling, synonymous with technical excellence and high performance.
Enthusiasts admire its range of machines that are as beautiful as they are technically advanced, offering unrivaled performance and inimitable style.

Ducati expert Ian Falloon teams up with renowned photographer James Mann to offer a richly illustrated book covering six decades of Ducati. From the single-cylinders of the 1950s and 1960s to the desmodromic twins of the 1970s and 1980s to the hypersport machines of the early 21st century, The Ducati Myth celebrates a brand that has never rested on its laurels.

Ducati's constantly evolving style and technology have allowed it to create timeless classics such as the Mach 1, the 750 SS and the Mike Hailwood Replica, as well as cutting-edge current machines such as the Panigale Superbike, the high-end Multistrada trail bike and the spectacular Diavel. As the future remains open to Ducati's future successes, The Ducati Myth pays tribute to sixty years of masterful mastery of motorcycle technique.

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Author:	Ian Falloon, James Mann
Details:	240 pages, 30.5 x 25 cm / 12 x 9.8 in, hardback
Illustrations:	270 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
ISBN:	9791028300395

Ducati - les divas italiennes (Motofocus)

In the world of motorcycling, Ducati is one of the players that triggers the most passion. With a rich history full of twists and turns, the myth has been built model after model, through competition victories, commercial successes and failures, but above all thanks to the determination of successive managers to manufacture exceptional motorcycles.

This book analyzes, model by model, all the motorcycles built by Ducati. The history of the main models, from the origins to the 90s, is completed by photos, descriptions and technical sheets.

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Author:	P.-Y. Gaulard, E. Souillot
Details:	128 pages, 24 x 27 cm / 9 x 10.6 in, hardback
Illustrations:	267 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2009)
Series:	Motofocus
ISBN:	9782726888391

Ducati - Die ganze Story

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A Ducati leaves no one indifferent - you either love or hate the temperamental machines from Bologna. Ian Fallon explores why this is the case in "Ducati - The Complete Story." With great care and extensive expertise, he delves into the brand's history, the developers and their machines, the racers and engineers, and the V2 engines with bevel or belt drive.
He details the legendary road and racing bikes that made Ducati famous worldwide, such as the 750 SS, Monster, or Panigale. This book is an essential work for all Ducati enthusiasts.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	280 pages, 31 x 25.5 x 2.7 cm / 12.2 x 10 x 1.06 in, hardback
Illustrations:	550 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783613043305

Ducati - La Rossa delle due ruote (Edizione aggiornata)

Ducati was founded in 1926 to produce electronic components and did not become a motorcycle manufacturer until after the Second World War, when it was placed under state control almost by chance. But today, it is a marque known throughout the world and lives as much in the marketplace as it does in the hearts of enthusiasts as the icon of the 'made in Italy' motorcycle.

The story of the company - famous for its refined desmodronic valve gear - is peppered with legendary models, extraordinary sporting successes and great champions, but also by financial crises and different owners. But nothing has been able to dim the fascination, vocation for excellence and the racing success of the Borgo Panigale company.

This is a book that tells both the sporting and industrial story of the company, a volume that gives an overall view - bulging with information and pictures - of the Ducati branded products. A rich and conclusive catalogue through which parade the entire production of the company, model-by-model. Updated edition (2016).

Text in Italian.

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Author:	Otto Grizzi, Franco Daudo
Details:	384 pages, 24.5 x 27 cm / 9.7 x 10.6 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (IT, 2016)
ISBN:	9788879116671