Ducati 860 ... Bible

Chapters ...

Chapter One - Prelude 8 - The 860 Prototype
Chapter Two - 1975 - 860 GT, 860 GTE, 750 and 900 Super Sport, Racing the 1975 Super Sport
Chapter Three - 1976 - 860 GTS
Chapter Four - 1977 - 750 and 900 Super Sport, 860/900 GTS, 900 Sport ?Darmah?, US specification 900
Chapter Five - 1978 - 900 GTS, 900 SD ?Darmah?, 750 and 900 Super Sport Engine, Racing the 1978 Super Sport 69
Chapter Six - 1979 - 900 Super Sport, Gts, Sport Desmo & Super Sport, Desmo ?Darmah?
Chapter Seven - 1980 - 900 SS, 900 MHR, 900 SD, 900 SSD
Chapter Eight - 1981 - 900 SS, 900 MHR, 900 SD, 900 SSD 100
Chapter Nine - 1982 - 900 SS, 900 MHR, 900 SD
Chapter Ten - 1983 - 900 S2, 900 MHR
Chapter Eleven - 1984 - 900 S2, 900 MHR
Chapter Twelve - 1985-1986 1000 ?Mille? Mike Hailwood Replica
Appendix
Index

Features

- Full description of model development
- Analysis of the 860 and
square-case engine
- A look at the first 900 SS
- Racing history that led to the 900 SS and MHR
- Details of all modifications to each model during the whole production run
- All engine and frame numbers by year
- Technical appraisal
- Complete appendices of technical specifications

Description

This book covers all of the landmark Ducatis of the late 1970s to early 1980s, including the 900 Super sport and Mike Hailwood replica. Illustrated with 200 pictures and incorporating complete appendices of technical specifications, this book is a must have for any motorcycle aficionado.

Synopsis

The bevel-drive 860 and 900 was one of the most significant motorcycles of the late 1970s, providing a unique combination of power and handling that was unequaled by other motorcycles at the time. When Italian car stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro penned the 860GT in 1973 few would have believed it would evolve into one of the greatest Ducati line-ups of all time. The square-case 860 become the legendary 900 Super Sport, Darmah and eventually the Mike Hailwood replica, built to honour Hailwood?s spectacular comeback victory at the Isle of Man in 1978. The square-case Ducati engine eventually lasted more than a decade, sustaining the company through a downturn in the early 1980s. This book covers every incarnation of this great model, from the first 860 through until the final Mille. Illustrated with 200 pictures and with complete appendices of technical specifications this book is a must have for any motorcycle aficionado.

Independent Reviews

"If you have Ducati blood in your veins, 'The Ducati Bible,' by Ian Falloon is the book for you!" ? Rapid Bikes
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"Twenty-plus books to his credit, the Antipodean motorcycle historian knows how to put across the story, helped by using superb colour and period black and white plates to illustrate the text. Even if you have owned one of these bikes, or just read every word about a particular bike you have lusted after, you will still learn a lot from the 160 pages." ? inter-bike.co.uk
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"If you need to know something about a model covered by the book you'll find it ... whether you own one, have an interest in the landmark bevel-drive Ducati models, or just an interest in Ducati and its history I recommend you get hold of a copy... " ? Ducati Owners Club of New Zealand

Additional Information

30,000 built-covers; 860 GT, 860 GTS, 750/900 Super Sport, 900 GTS, 900 Darmah, 900 SSD, 900 MHR, 900 S2, Mille MHR and S2.