Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 Authenticity & Restoration Guide

by Falloon, Ian

• ISBN13: 9781845843182
• ISBN10: 1845843185
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-11-01
• Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Summary

Now up to 40 years old, Ducati's bevel-twins are finally receiving more attention from those interested in classic motorcycles. They were built in smaller numbers than other bikes of their period, and were originally considered fragile and eccentric. Today they are seen as relics of an earlier era, a time when bevel-gear driven overhead camshaft engines were in regular production. But it wasn't only the engine that was alluring. The Ducati bevel-twins set the standard for handling, braking and performance, evident through the racing success of modified production bikes at Imola, Daytona, and the Isle of Man. Even now, Ducati bevel-twins are useable motorcycles that provide a rewarding riding experience. This book will help you restore a classic bevel-twin to its original glory.

Author Biography

Ian Falloon 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 Classic Bike, Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Two Wheels, Motorcycle Sport, and Australian Motorcycle News. His first book, The Ducati Story, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of The Ducati Story led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles including Motorbooks titles The Complete Book of Ducati, The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi, The Complete Book of Triumph Motorcycles, and The Art of Ducati. 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.