The Book of Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles: 1955-1974

by Ian Falloon

When Fabio Taglioni designed his 100cc Gran Sport Marianna back in 1954, it was unlikely he expected this engine to have such a long and lingering influence on Ducati design. Over the next 20 years, the single was developed into myriad different types, in capacities up to 436cc, and was the first production engine to utilise desmodromic valves. Incorporating features that continue to this day, the overhead camshaft single would become one of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845845668
• ISBN13: 9781845845667
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Veloce Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.1" x 10.0"