{"product_id":"the-moto-guzzi-sport-le-mans-bible-9781787110953","title":"The Moto Guzzi Sport \u0026 Le Mans Bible","description":"\u003cb\u003eAvailable again after a long absence!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Moto Guzzi Sport \u0026amp; Le Mans Bible\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the iconic Moto Guzzi V7 Sport and Le Mans sporting motorcycles of the 1970s and 1980s, telling the story of these classic bikes, among the first Superbikes to combine Italian style, handling and performance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After struggling to survive during the 1960s, Lino Tonti was given the opportunity to create the V7 Sport Telaio Rosso, in 1971; this was so successful that Moto Guzzi again began to concentrate on building sporting motorcycles. When Alessandro de Tomaso acquired the company, the future for Moto Guzzi twins looked bleak - until the 850 Le Mans was released in 1975. Like the V7 Sport, the Le Mans was a class leading sporting motorcycle and continued into production throughout the 1980s. After the Le Mans II of 1978, Le Mans III of 1980, the Le Mans IV of 1984, and the Le Mans V of 1988, although no longer a cutting-edge sports bike, the final Le Mans successfully managed to combine traditional attributes with modern conveniences. Covering the period 1971-1993 and all models (V7 Sport, 750S, 750S3, 850 Le Mans, 850 Le Mans II, 850 Le Mans III, 1000 Le Mans IV, 1000 Le Mans V) and with description of model development year by year, full production data and 160 photos, this is a highly informative book and an essential Bible for enthusiasts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author and renowned motorcycle expert, Ian Falloon, has a wealth of experience, numerous books to his name, and a small collection of sporting motorcycles - including a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport. His other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Moto Guzzi Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe BMW Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ducati 750 Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-7241568\"\u003eIan Falloon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Veloce Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 8.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787110953\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787110958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRA\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRA003010\"\u003eMotorcycles | History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRA\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRA003020\"\u003eMotorcycles | Pictorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Falloon\u003c\/b\u003e was born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a motorcycle accident brought an end to his career as a symphony orchestra oboist, he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines including \u003ci\u003eClassic Bike\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Cycle World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Motorcyclist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Two Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Motorcycle Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Australian Motorcycle News\u003c\/i\u003e. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Ducati Story\u003c\/i\u003e, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of \u003ci\u003eThe Ducati Story\u003c\/i\u003e led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles including Motorbooks titles \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Ducati\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Complete Book of Triumph Motorcycles\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e The Art of Ducati.\u003c\/i\u003e With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48460248776941,"sku":"9781787110953","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_7d02be5f-1461-4400-8a42-155ff85cbac9.jpg?v=1753662618","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-moto-guzzi-sport-le-mans-bible-9781787110953","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}