When Ducati's great engineer Fabio Taglioni designed the 750 Ducati in 1970 there was no way he could comprehend how important this model would be. His design was unlike any other before or since: a 90-degree V-twin with single overhead camshafts driven by a train of bevel gears. Taglioni soon developed his 750 into a Formula 750 racer, and in 1972 beat the rest of what the world had to offer at the Imola 200. With this victory, the desmodromic 750 became a legend. Ducati responded by producing a hand-built limited production desmodromic Super Sport. They also continued to produce the touring 750 GT and sporting 750 Sport until legislation killed them at the end of 1974. Today, this triumvirate of 750s represents the end of an era; the era before cost accounting and government design requirements. These were amongst the last pure, unadulterated sporting motorcycles built and it is not surprising they have inspired a new generation of retro classics, the Sport Classic of 2005 and 2006. Author Ian Falloon is a Ducati expert with several books on the marque including the best-selling The Ducati Story, and Ducati Twins Restoration Guide. He has owned several 750s over the years and has a particular enthusiasm for this model, still owning the 750 Super Sport he bought back in the 1970s.

About the Author
One of the world's foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of twenty books on motorcycles, including ten on Ducati. These titles include the best-selling Ducati Story, and Ducati Twins Restoration Guide. As an owner of several Ducati 750s since 1973 he has a particular enthusiasm for this model, still owning the 750 Super Sport he bought back in the 1970s. Ian Falloon trained as a symphony orchestra oboist before a serious motorcycle accident forced a change in profession. Now a freelance contributor a number of motorcycle magazines around the world, he was born in New Zealand but currently lives in Australia with his wife Miriam, and sons Ben and Tim.

Reviews
a seminal study that is a 'must read' for all motorcycle sports enthusiasts in general, and Ducati fans in particular - Midwest Book Review. This book covers the 750GT, 750 Sport and Super Sport from 1971 to 1978, analysing each on a year-by-year basis, as well as providing an in-depth history of the company itself. There are many rare photos included, from prototypes and early production models through to racing shots that include the significant contribution to the Ducati legend by Australian racers of the period--Old Bike Australasia. The `Bible' makes an excellent `go-to' reference point ... Whether you're fortunate enough to have a 750 Ducati or a fan of the marque and interested in the history, then this book is certainly for you--Desmo. this book is a must-have resource on their history, design and specifications ... a great addition to your Rider's Library.--UltimateMotorcycling.com.



Book Information
ISBN 9781787114463
Author Ian Falloon
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles