Ducati 851 & 888 1987-1994 -performance Portfolio (Brooklands Road Tests S.)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (952 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855205939 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great Source of Info on this Rare Breed of Superbike Will Silk "Ducati 851 & 888 Performance Portfolio 1987-1994" follows Brooklands Books traditional format of reprinting magazine articles focused on a certain topic in the automotive and motorcycling realm. Articles from such notable sources as Cycle, Bike, Cycle World, Superbike and more are reprinted within the pages of this tome. The metamorphosis of an icon. An excellent tome of information and to be recommended to anyone interested in the evolution of Ducati's 8 valve models from both a UK and USA perspective. To read gives an understanding of how an anachronism of a peculiar 90degree V twin came to dominate the WSB series despite an annual dilution of the initially favoura. Terry Shrable said Very good coverage of the history around the four valve ducati. Thorough book on the 851 to the 888. The only thing I wish it had more were color pictures and clearer copies of the articles.
Alongside the ordinary production bikes were the 888 SP Series of which the Roche-replica is the most powerful, recording 122bhp. Over the years the series became gradually more refined and forgiving, going down to 108bhp. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, long-term reports, new model introductions, racing. For homologation 200 850s were built for sale with 16-inch rims, full electrics but with a de-tuned engine to produce about 100hp. The street bikes are a spin-off of the racing machines. Models covered include:- 850, 851 Superbike, 888, 851DS, 888SPS, 888SP3, 851 Sport, 851 Strada, 888 Strada, 888 SPO, Cagiva 916, 888 SP5.'. In 1992 the 851 had the same specification as the SP4 apart from styling and in 1993 the Strada was given the 888 engine