{"product_id":"ducati-desmoquattro-twins-851-888-916-996-998-st4-1988-to-2004-the-essential-buyers-guide-paperback","title":"Ducati Desmoquattro Twins - 851, 888, 916, 996, 998, St4 1988 to 2004: The Essential Buyer's Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Falloon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere 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 - this book 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.\u003cbr\u003eIan 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 these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Falloon\u003c\/b\u003e was born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a motorcycle accident brought an end to his career as a symphony orchestra oboist, he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines including \u003ci\u003eClassic Bike\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Cycle World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Motorcyclist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Two Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Motorcycle Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Australian Motorcycle News\u003c\/i\u003e. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Ducati Story\u003c\/i\u003e, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of \u003ci\u003eThe Ducati Story\u003c\/i\u003e led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles including Motorbooks titles \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Ducati\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Complete Book of Triumph Motorcycles\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e The Art of Ducati.\u003c\/i\u003e With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775923028256,"sku":"9781787114722","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/521d2f7c3863a8cebdc02a2a0d2789df.webp?v=1780468920","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ducati-desmoquattro-twins-851-888-916-996-998-st4-1988-to-2004-the-essential-buyers-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}