{"product_id":"the-complete-book-of-ducati-motorcycles-2nd-edition-every-model-since-1946-hardcover","title":"The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition: Every Model Since 1946 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Falloon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to high-performance sportbikes of today, this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eshowcases Ducati's entire output.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Though legendary today, Ducati motorcycles began rather modestly, selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is Europe's premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales have risen year after year. Its svelte, \u003cb\u003ehyper-accelerating sportbikes\u003c\/b\u003e are two-wheeled wonders \u003cb\u003efluent in the language of speed\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e details the \u003cb\u003eBologna-based company's amazing chronology\u003c\/b\u003e, from the 1950s to present day. Presented chronologically and in encyclopedic form with \u003cb\u003egorgeous photography\u003c\/b\u003e and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, the book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a close look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book \u003cb\u003efeatures all of the motorcycles from Ducati's storied history through 2022\u003c\/b\u003e, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sporting singles of the 1950s and '60s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The iconic Mike Hailwood Replica \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The stunning, Superbike-dominating 916 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Today's hip Scrambler and epic Panigale superbike \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This information-packed, lushly illustrated oversize volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti and a great gift for any motorcycle enthusiast.\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 12.21 x 10.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767013703968,"sku":"9780760373736","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d0ca6398eb0b3adeaf6d125219ac378.webp?v=1780302923","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-book-of-ducati-motorcycles-2nd-edition-every-model-since-1946-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}