BBBBBBad – 2008 Ducati 1098S

(With thanks to George Thorogood) – Ducati returned their sportbikes to side-by-side headlights for 2007, and Troy Bayliss brought home the WSBK title aboard a 1098 F08.  Even though it’s not rosso, the way this 1098S is constructed, updated, and photographed imparts the sport’s aggressive essence. 2008 Ducati 1098S for sale on eBay A further…

Mighty Morphin’ – 2007 Ducati 1098

Having taken their lumps with the 999, Ducati returned to familiar ground with the horizontal headlights on the 1098.  Fans returned to the showrooms and this two-owner machine appears to have been babied by both. 2007 Ducati 1098 for sale on eBay Testastretta improvements let another ten percent displacement result in 160 hp, and 90…

Distinguished – 2008 MV Agusta F4 312R

MV’s 312R was introduced midway through the F4’s lifespan when top speed, rather than 0-60 or a 1/4-mile was the goal.  In its alternative (not red and silver) livery, this Scottsdale example looks cared for with just 4,500 miles. 2008 MV Agusta F4 312R for sale on eBay The F4 were built around the powerplant,…

Up Close and Personal – 2005 Ducati 749R

RSBFS readers are accustomed to spotless 749R’s with very few miles, and this example does not disappoint, even though it was owned by a race team.  This rare homologation special has been barely broken in, displayed, protected from damage, maintained, and even autographed by its designer Pierre Terblanche. 2005 Ducati 749R for sale on eBay…