Description
“Ducati 748 on Road and Track” is a must-have volume for all Ducati enthusiasts and collectors. Written by the legendary British motorcycle journalist Alan Cathcart, this book offers an extraordinary journey through one of Borgo Panigale’s most beloved supersport machines.
What makes this book truly unique is its unprecedented access to the world of Supersport racing. Beyond comprehensive road tests of the most sporting 748 variants—including the coveted R and SP models—Cathcart had the rare privilege of testing the actual race-winning machines that dominated the World Supersport Championship. From 1996 to 2002, he rode the very motorcycles piloted by champions such as Stéphane Chambon, Fabrizio Pirovano, Gianluca Casoli, and Pier-Francesco Bontempi, capturing the essence of what made these bikes so special on the track.
Through his expert analysis and vivid storytelling, Cathcart reveals the subtle differences between road and race versions, the evolution of the 748 platform, and the technical innovations that made it a formidable competitor. The book is enriched with 74 stunning color photographs that bring these magnificent machines to life.
This premium edition is printed on high-quality coated paper with an elegant hardcover binding, spanning 144 large-format pages (33×23 cm). As a tribute to the model that inspired it, this collector’s edition is strictly limited to just 748 numbered copies—a fitting homage to one of Ducati’s most iconic supersport motorcycles.
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About the author:
Alan Cathcart is one of the world’s most respected motorcycle journalists, with decades of experience testing the finest machines on both road and track. His intimate knowledge of racing and his passion for Italian motorcycles shine through in every page of this definitive work on the Ducati 748.
