Etienne Psaila
Red Revolution: The Ducati 916, 998, and 999 Story is the definitive chronicle of the machines that transformed motorcycling forever. From the drawing boards of Massimo Tamburini and the engineering brilliance of Massimo Bordi to the thunderous victories of Carl Fogarty, Troy Bayliss, and Neil Hodgson, this book traces Ducati’s journey through its golden superbike era. Between 1994 and 2006, Ducati not only dominated racetracks but reshaped global perceptions of design, performance, and Italian craftsmanship.This is a story of passion and precision-of how a company on the edge of financial ruin built a motorcycle that became both an engineering benchmark and a work of industrial art. It explores the creative battles between designers, the relentless pursuit of technological excellence, and the human determination that made the 916 family a legend. Through racing triumphs, corporate transformations, and design revolutions, Red Revolution captures the moment Ducati found its soul and shared it with the world.For enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who believes that machines can stir the heart as deeply as any art form, this book is a vivid, fact-rich tribute to the 'shape of speed' that changed motorcycling history.
