End Of An Era: 2018 Ducati Panigale 1299 R

The swan song for the V twin powered Ducati superbikes was the 1299.  There were R version, Superleggera versions and one that combined the best of both and was aptly named the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition.  While that may be a mouthful of a name, this bike packed a serious punch.  If one was…

Like A Fine Aged Wine: 2005 Ducati 999R

Top tier Ducati R models have always been in high demand.  The connection to the factory race bikes means collectors and riders alike lust after them.  It is unlikely that these rare beasts ever fall into the hands of owners that would treat them as basic used motorcycles, meaning they are often well cared for…

Changing Of The Guard: 2005 Ducati 999R

The one constant in the universe is time.  It endlessly marches forward.  Some say it heals all wounds, others claim it creates new perspectives.  Time has clearly helped the 999 generation of Ducati.  Once hailed as a ugly duckling and not worthy to follow the beautiful 916, now those comments are little more then a…