Ian Falloon's authoritative marque history covers every Ducati racing and production motorcycle, from the cheap post-war Cucciolo right through to model years 2010 and 2011 and celebrating the fabulous Desmosedici, Hypermotard, Streetfighter and 1200 Multistrada. "The Daily Express" rated this peerl[...]

Take an authoritative, thorough, and heavily illustrated look at Triumph motorcycles, from beloved classics to popular new models What do Marlon Brando, James Dean, Steve McQueen, Bob Dylan, and Arthur Fonzerelli all have in common? All of these men define the very essence of cool, and all have owne[...]

Foreword by Umberto Todero: Moto Guzzi is one of Italy's oldest and most legendary motorcycle marques. The height of its success came during the 1930s and 1950s, but it has survived under various changes of ownership. Today, Moto Guzzi's remarkable story of survival continues and it is undergoing a [...]

Now part of the Aprilia - Moto Guzzi - Laverda group, Laverda has acquired a following of almost fanatical proportions. The large capacity twins and triples were some of the most charismatic and exciting motorcycles produced in a golden era. With a successful endurance racing program publicizing the[...]

Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. The[...]

MV Agusta's classic four-cylinder dominated Grand Prix racing for a decade from 1956. When it was replaced by the new triple in 1966, Count Agusta decided to make the Four available in limited numbers as a production bike. To prevent privateers converting it into a Grand Prix racer that might embarr[...]

Here is a book packed with good advice on how to find and maintain a Desmoquattro twin Ducati. From running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation - this book shows you exactly what to look for when examining a potential Ducati Desmoquattro purchase. Along with a detailed descriptio[...]

The V7 introduced Moto Guzzi to a completely new clientele. With car-like reliability and shaft drive, it proved to be the ideal machine for long distance touring. Eventually, the V7 evolved into larger capacity sporting and cruising models. "Moto Guzzi 2-valve big twins" provides a guide to all the[...]

Although in production for only three years, the R90S was the most significant post-war production BMW motorcycle. This comprehensive book tells the story of this important bike and how it evolved noting all significant changes from year to year. Beautifully laid out with big full-color pictures, th[...]