Ducati Desmodue Twins

Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118851
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
The Pantah Desmodue brought Ducati into the modern world of motorcycles. They were immediately more reliable than the earlier bevels, and established a blueprint that continues today. The proliferation of models is such that it can be difficult to determine the exact specification of an example. This book provides a guide to all of the individual models, their attributes and pitfalls, and what to look for when purchasing. When new, the Ducati Desmodue twins provided state-of-the-art handling and performance, and they still can.

Ducati Desmodue Twins

Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845845674
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Here is a book packed with good advice on how to find and maintain a Ducati Desmodue twin. From running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation – Ducati Desmodue Twins shows you exactly what to look for when examining a potential Ducati Desmodue purchase. Along with a detailed description of all the individual models, there is a comprehensive condition checklist and guide, photos of key areas to check, and foibles to be aware of. Includes key specifications and details of useful upgrades that will enable one of these classic machines to be used on a regular basis, and a guide to the market and values. Written by Ian Falloon who has been involved with Ducati motorcycles for nearly 40 years. He has written several books covering the two-valve, belt-twin Desmodue models. He has owned several examples, and through his role as a motorcycle journalist, he has attended press launches for many of the models covered in this book. A long standing, close association with the Ducati factory, and a personal association with many of its engineers, has provided Ian with an invaluable insight into Desmodue development.

Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610590457
Category : Ducati motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
This latest Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide includes all the most current models, as Ducati has introduced more new models since the publication of the last edition than any ocher time in the company's history. This third edition would add two signatures, covering all the models not covered in the previous edition.

Ducati Desmoquattro Twins

Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787114722
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Here is a book packed with good advice on how to find and maintain a Desmoquattro twin Ducati. From running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation – Ducati Desmoquattro Twins shows you exactly what to look for when examining a potential Ducati Desmoquattro purchase. Along with a detailed description of all the individual models, there is a comprehensive condition checklist and guide, plus photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of. Also includes info on key specifications and useful upgrades that will enable one of these classic machines to be used on a regular basis, and a guide to the market and value – everything you need to buy the Desmoquattro of your dreams. Ian Falloon has 40 years of experience with Ducati, and has written several books covering the Desmoquattro models. He has owned several examples of this bike, and in his role as a motorcycle journalist attended the press launches for many of the models covered in this book. Ian’s close association with the factory, and personal association with many of the engineers involved, has given him an invaluable insight into the Desmoquattros’ development.

Ducati Bevel Twins

Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845843632
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Packed with good advice on choosing the right Ducati bevel twin, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, Ducati Bevel Twins covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation and predicting which models will become collectible (if they aren’t already). Illustrated throughout with photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, and featuring details ranging from the Ducati community, to whether a Ducati bevel twin will suit you and your lifestyle, this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing, and buying the Ducati bevel twin of your dreams. Written by Ian Falloon, an expert who enjoyed a close association with the factory and the engineers during the period these bikes were manufactured, providing him with an invaluable insight into their development. He has been involved with Ducati motorcycles, and bevel twins in particular, for nearly 40 years and, in addition to writing several books covering these models, he is an avid restorer with over 20 bevel twin restorations to his credit.

British Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118886
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Many books have been written about British bikes and their racing history, but no one has devoted an entire book solely to the British-only custom motorcycle, and its chopper, cruiser, bobber and trike scene ... until now.

Japanese Custom Motorcycles

Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118584
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Many books have been published about Japanese motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike and quad custom bike scene ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.

The Red Baron's Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual

Author: Eduardo Cabrera Choclán
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845848781
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you’re passionate about your Ducati, wish to know your motorcycle in real depth, and keep it in perfect shape with the loving care she’ll only receive from you, The Red Baron's Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual is your book. This comprehensive service manual for you and your Ducati will help you to perform all maintenance and repair operations in your own home workshop. From basic servicing to the most complex repair and adjustment operations, everything is covered. The bikes covered in this book range from the first 1980 ‘Pantah’ to the ‘Testastretta Evoluzione’ models, and it spans 30 years of Ducati models. Within these pages you will discover the secrets of your pride and joy, and be enabled to enjoy making repairs or carrying out maintenance in your workshop or garage. With the rhythm of their mechanical soul, and powerful twin heartbeat, Ducatis are motorcycles for true lovers of voluptuous Italian style and character. The author, Eduardo Cabrera, is better know in the Spanish ducatisti community as Baron Rojo (Red Baron), a lifelong Ducati owner and enthusiast, and a regular contributor to the Spanish Ducati online forum.

Illustrated Ducati and Cagiva Buyer's Guide

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780946627356
Category : Bagiva motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description

Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece

Author: Matthew Vale
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.