Veloce Books have just released a new book called "The Ducati 860, 900 & Mille Bible". This book covers all of the landmark Ducatis of the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the 900 Super sport and the famous Mike Hailwood replica. Illustrated with over 170 mainly colour pictures and incorporating complete appendices of technical specifications, this book is an absolute must have for any aficionado of fine Italian motorcycles.
One of the world’s foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of more than twenty books on motorcycles. These titles include the The Ducati 750 Bible, Laverda Twins and Triples Bible, Moto Guzzi Sport & Le Mans Bible (all published by Veloce), the Ducati Story, Moto Guzzi Story, Honda Story, Kawasaki Story and BMW Story. He has a small collection of classic sporting motorcycles, including a 1975 Ducati 900 Super Sport. A freelance contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines around the world, Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand but currently lives in Australia with his wife Miriam, and sons Ben and Tim.
The book covers several interesting topic including:
- Full description of model development
- Analysis of the 860 and the 'square-case' engine
- A look at the first 900 SS
- Racing history that led to the 900 SS and Mike Hailwood Replica
- Year-by-year, model-by-model details of all modifications during the whole production run
- All engine and frame numbers by year
- Technical appraisal
- Appendices of technical specifications
The book is released in May 2008 and should retail at £29.99 ISBN 978-1-845841-21-8
Veloce books can be ordered from bookshops by quoting the correct ISBN number. They will also take orders direct: telephone - 01305 260068 or you can e-mail - sales@veloce.co.uk
Books can also be ordered on their website - http://www.veloce.co.uk
