Ducati Desmodue: The Complete Story from Pantah to Scrambler (Crowood Motoclassics)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (561 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1847979017 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A definitive account of the popular Ducati Desmodue - the reliable, affordable, high-performance motorcycle range that boasts one of the most successful Italian motorcycles of all time, the Ducati Monster, and is still in development today.Including full production histories, comprehensive specification details and owners' experiences, this new book covers:A history of Ducati and the rise of the brand in the 1970sGrand Prix racing with Fabio Taglioni's desmodromic valve engine designThe world-beating TT2 and TT1 racersDucati's virtual swansong and the Cagiva takeoverThe best-selling Ducati Monster - the 'naked' desmo twinThe Desmodue 900SS and the SportClassic rangeRacing today, the new Ducati Scrambler and the future for Desmodue motorcycles
Trained as a chartered surveyor specializing in old buildings, these days Greg still lives in Wiltshire, riding and writing for magazines that have included Classic Bike, Classic Bike Guide and his own publication, Benzina. Passing his test on a Honda CB125S Greg went on to own a variety of Hondas including a VFR750FL that was used for commuting, touring and track days. About the AuthorGreg Pullen began a lifelong love affair with motorcycles in the sports moped and Barry Sheene era, growing up in rural Wiltshire during the 1970's. He is also the author of Moto Guzzi - The Complete Story, available from Crowood.
Trained as a chartered surveyor specializing in old buildings, these days Greg still lives in Wiltshire, riding and writing for magazines that have included Classic Bike, Classic Bike Guide and his own publication, Benzina. He is also the author of Moto Guzzi - The Complete Story, available from Crowood.. Greg Pullen began a lifelong love affair with motor
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