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Packed with good advice on choosing the right Ducati bevel twin, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation and predicting which models will become collectable (if they aren't already). Illustrated throughout with photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, and featuring details ranging from the Ducati community, to whether a Ducati bevel twin will suit you and your l...

This is the story of the design, development and production of Kawasaki Fours. Starting with the Z1 of 1973 and continuing through to the retro-styled Zephyr range, Mick Walker provides an insight into an influential and ongoing part of motorcycle history. Topics include: background of the company; development history; full specifications of major models and additional coverage of the Z1300 six.

Suzuki's seminal GSX-R750 is an evergreen favourite with bikers across the world. When launched in 1985 it almost single-handedly kick-started the craze for race-replica machines, and since than the bike has been one of the leading benchmarks for performance and style, as well as character, in the sports bike class. The GSX-R has stayed in production in its many different forms since 1985 and has also had an enviable race record. Since the bike's launch, more than 40,000 have been sold worldwide...

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 specta...

This coloring book is ideal for kids of any age (and adults too) who love motorcycles. Enjoy coloring these beautiful street bikes... from scooters, cruisers and sport racing style... its all here! These detailed ready-to-color illustrations have plenty of white space giving you room to sketch, draw, doodle and add your own unique artistic personality to each colored scene. Enjoy an infinite number of possibilities for hours of creative fun! Benefits - Make your work look great using colore...

The words "Ducati" and "racing" have provided some of the greatest moments in motorcycle sport. Ducati bikes, with their fine engineering, superb performance and magical sound built a world-wide following of admirers for the company. This book tells of the rise to fame and fortune of what is now one of the world's most famous motorcycle manufacturers. From its beginnings after World War II, the company's history is charted through its increasingly sophisticated race machines and the burgeoning n...

Ken Gross is one of the premiere auto writers in the United States. This is a terrific book. a great Father's Day gift and a great read. - Jay Leno Cars and rock `n roll have always gone hand in hand. Whether its a garage band piling into some decrepit rig to get to the next gig or a killer guitar riff blasting from a Mustang, rock `n roll keeps us moving when were behind the wheel.Its no surprise, then, that some of the music worlds big names are also serious car guys. Jimmie Vaughn, Billy Joe...

Cruise on down memory lane with 16 gorgeous months of Harley-Davidson hogs.Harley-Davidson 2016 is 16 months of motorcycle magnificence, from hot new heavyweight cruisers to meticulously restored classics. This new edition of the best-selling calendar features outstanding portraits of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's machines by veteran photographer David Blattel, complete with historic images from Harley-Davidson's archives.The high-quality photos in the calendar are ready to be framed and u...

The official Superbike World Championship book has always tried to transmit this important fact through its pictures. From the 2010 edition, that message is further developed and goes even deeper into the technical aspects of the sport, so extremely interesting to the most competent fans. But as well as the bikes, the men of the category are able to maintain close contact with their public. That is why champions and their colleagues recount their human side as well as their sports career, aspect...

Ask just about any motorcycle fan, and theyll tell you that Harley-Davidson builds the ultimate motorcycle. And the motorcycles housed in Harley-Davidsons Archive Collection represent the best of the best. Harley-Davidson Museum Masterpieces tells the story of this amazing company through the incredible motorcycles it builds, selected from the hundreds of motorcycles in the Archive Collection. Portrait-quality photography of the book taken by expert lenseman Randy Leffingwell reveals the remarka...

An exciting addition to White Star's MiniCubeBook series, this irresistible, chunky little compendium spotlights a vast range of the world's most important and influential motorcycle design.

Focuses on some of the world's recognizable celebrities and their passion for their personal motorcycles.

This inexpensive photographic history of Vespa, first published in 1993, receives a much-needed overhaul to bring it up to date, and includes the addition of some colour imagery. This appealingly quirky book captures the personality, individuality and style of the world of Vespa through an eye-catching array of period photographs, including Vespa's imaginative promotional material. Celebrities and girls seem ever-present through the pages, but there is plenty of technical interest to satisfy mec...

This leather-bound engagement calendar features over 50 vintage and contemporary images from the extensive Harley-Davidson Archives.

For Ducati, creating a replacement for the controversial 999 meant that the 1098 was nothing less than a make-or-break motorcycle. According to Ducati Corse director Claudio Domenicali, The bike's only mission is to really excite the customer.A" Author Marc Cook goes behind the scenes at Ducati for exclusive interviews with the 1098's designers and engineers. Each tells his own story of the trials, tools, and technology used to create this revolutionary motorcycle as it evolved from the earlies...