Synopses & Reviews
The modern Superbike era began in the 1970s, and was long dominated by Italian marques, particularly Ducati's 750 and 900 Super Sport. Since then, Ducati has produced a long series of sporting bikes, several of them among the most desirable motorcycles ever built. Here -- with the endorsement of Ducati General Manager Ing. Massimo Bordi -- Ian Falloon, the author of Haynes' bestselling The Ducati Story, chronicles the evolution of these exciting motorcycles, from the birth of the 750 GT in 1970, through the Super Sports and Mike Hailwood Replicas, and right up to the marque's air-oil cooled, fuel-injected 1998 model. Includes full production figures and engine and frame numbers.
Synopsis
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. Highlights includes: 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, the 900S2, Mille MHR, the 900 based on the Pantah motor, smaller versions of the 750 (350, 400 and 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.
About the Author
One of the worlds foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of twenty books on motorcycles, including ten on Ducati. These titles include the best-selling Ducati Story, and Ducati Twins Restoration Guide. As an owner of several Ducati 750s since 1973 he has a particular enthusiasm for this model, still owning the 750 Super Sport he bought back in the 1970s. Ian Falloon trained as a symphony orchestra oboist before a serious motorcycle accident forced a change in profession. Now a freelance contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines around the world. He resides in Australia.