Ducati 916

by Falloon, Ian

• ISBN13: 9781859606896
• ISBN10: 185960689X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Haynes Pubns

Summary

Introduced in 1993, the 916 spearheaded Ducati's revival, setting new standards of performance epitomized by its incredible World Superbike successes in the hands of Carl Fogarty and Troy Corser. This all-color book describes the entire history and development of all racing and production 916s. Background history includes coverage of the 1986 prototype four-valve racer of 1986 and the 851 and 888 models, and continues with the production 916, 996 and 748 up to the 2001 model year. Full production figures of the 916 range are published for the first time, as is detailed coverage of the newly-released S4 Monster. Haynes Great Bike Series.

Table of Contents

Foreword	6	(1)
Ing. Massimo Bordi
Introduction and acknowledgements	7	(3)
The 851 and 888: The first liquid-cooled four-valve	10	(16)
The development of the 916	26	(16)
The 916 1994-98	42	(20)
The 748	62	(20)
Sport Touring and Monster four-valve style	82	(14)
The 996	96	(12)
Superbike Champion	108	(41)
Appendix 1	149	(3)
Appendix 2	152	(8)
Index	160