Mick Walker charts the development and production of the formidable Ducati Four-Valve V-Twins. Covering developments on both road and tracks, he also charts the troubled history of a company that almost disappeared only to pull itself back from the brink and go on to become one of the motorcycling world's key players. Topics covered include: background history of the company; the 851, 888, 916, 996, 748 and ST4 models; full specifications; and a detailed part-by-part engineering chapter. The book takes the reader behind the scenes to reveal the power and politics of this legendary marque.