Elegant lines, outstanding build quality and international racing success - Ducati is the elite motorcycle marque. The history of Ducati is inspired by the designers and engineers who created the classic machines of the past - and the world-class machines of today. It is also the story of the remakable riders who propelled Dukati to legendary racing victories. Created with the support of Ducati and with full archive access to the factory museum in Bologna, Duckati: The Official Racing History retraces Ducati's pursuit of excellence with over 450 stunning historic and up-to-date images, drawings and technical plates. From the very first Cucciolo engine to the intoduction of Taglioni's desmodromic valve, from Mike Hailwood to Carl Fogarty, Ducati: The Official Racing History is guaranteed to raise the pulse of Ducatisti everywhere.