The Laverda Twins and Triples Bible by Ian Falloon

Even Ian Falloon who has built himself an excellent reputation as a motorcycle historian cannot really do justice to a firm’s history in the space of one reasonably priced book. Therefore, he has started profiling some of the most significant models from some factories, thus enabling him to go into depth and produce a ‘bible’ for those enthusiasts of that particular make and model.  

Following on from his Veloce published Ducati 750 Bible he has produced an excellent work for them on the Twins and Triples from the Laverda factory. While it may have been one of the smaller Italian brands, it was still very important in the development of the motorcycle that we know today.  

As you will see in the 150 plus pages of this excellent work, their racing programme enabled them to produce bikes that are now iconic classics like the SFC and the Jota. Black and white period shots sit well with some stunning colour plates taken when the bikes were new, as well as modern shots of restored machines. 

 

As usual with books from Fallon, it is hard to fault the style and the accuracy of the text and it makes and excellent general read as well as must have for the owner of one of these Italian stallions. The latter will of course really appreciate the technical information and detailed appendices at the rear. 

However, this particular book should come with a health warning as it has now instilled a desire in me to buy one of the earlier twins, which is going to be more expensive than the modest £29.99 for this hardback book. Still at least I will be armed with all the information I need to buy with confidence!    ISBN 978 1 84584 058 7 
 

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