Ducati 999
Ducati 999

Author: Alan Cathcart

Publisher: David Bull Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781893618275

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How do you replace a legend? 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 radically styled motorcycle whose improved ergonomics offer greater comfort and control, with more agile handling at all speeds.Ducati also broke with tradition by allowing two of the worlds top motorcycling writers, Alan Cathcart and Marc Cook, to document the birth of the 999-from the earliest design ideas through final production. In an industry where product plans and manufacturing techniques are usually guarded like state secrets, Cathcart and Cook were given complete access to the designers, engineers, and technicians who worked to make the 999 a superbike sensation.

The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles
The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles

Author: Ian Falloon

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1627888799

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From the single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to the high-performance sportbikes of today, The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles showcases the entire spectrum of Ducati. Legendary Ducati motorcycles have something of a rags-to-riches story. This Italian motorcycle manufacturer began by selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is the world's premier manufacturer of street motorcycles whose sales continue to rise year after year. Its svelte, hyper-accelerating motorcycles are two-wheeled wonders that are fluent in the language of speed. The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles traces the stunning chronology of the motorcycles dreamed up by Ducati, from the 1950s to present day. Laid out for the first time in encyclopedia form with gorgeous photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, this book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a closer look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book features all of the motorcycles from Ducati's storied history, including the groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport, the Mike Hailwood Replica, the Superbike-dominating 916, and the epic Panigale. From the street bikes that gave birth to the very notion of the modern superbike to the racing motorcycles that dominated tracks in Great Britain, Europe, and North America since the latter part of the twentieth century, The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles runs the full gamut of sportbikes. It's a collection that demands shelf space in the library of any true motorcycle collector or fan.

365 Motorcycles You Must Ride
365 Motorcycles You Must Ride

Author: Dain Gingerelli

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2011-01-10

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0760334749

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These 365 must-ride motorcycles range from classic gaslight-era bikes, racers, and modern sportbikes to oddities that have to be ridden to be understood (or believed).

James Toseland
James Toseland

Author: James Toseland

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 075354752X

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At 23, James Toseland was the youngest ever winner of the World Superbike Championship and with more racing experience than riders twice his age, has overtaken previous champions Carl Fogarty and Neil Hodgson to become the next biking superstar. Toseland's success has been driven by a lifetime of tragedy. Using racing as a release, he became afearless daredevil and had moved his way up through the ranks of BritishSuperbikes by the time he was sixteen. But there was even more turmoil to come - a career of dramatic crashes and a collision in Monza, Italy which left James seriously injured and his Honda team-mate dead. This is a story of genius, tragedy and James' overwhelming will to succeed.

Motorcycle-mania!
Motorcycle-mania!

Author: David Kimber

Publisher: Gareth Stevens

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9780836837834

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Climb on for a trip through the world of high-performance motorcyles in Motorcycle-Mania. Learn about the sleek Benelli Tornado, the powerful Harley-Davidson V-Rod, and many other superfast bikes. With facts and statistics that allow comparisons between different motorcycles, this book will be a hit with anyone who loves two-wheeled vehicles! Book jacket.

Superbikes
Superbikes

Author: Phil West

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1448892171

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This title introduces readers to some of the most exotic and eye-catching motorcycles of the past half-century. Each machine is an icon of its era and can be appreciated as much for its beauty as it can for its performance. With each profile featuring a short description, list of specifications, and adrenalized photography, these books will bring fun and spark imagination.

Motorbikes
Motorbikes

Author: Ian Graham

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781410920843

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Motorbikes have the ability to be the world's greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.