Good, Better, BST – 2001 Ducati 996

Continuing Ducati’s impressive form in WSBK racing, the 996 model picked up where the 851 and 916 dropped off. Largely marketed as a bigger bore evolution of the revolutionary 916, the 996 was actually a pretty comprehensive update to the overall package. Now 20+ years on, the 996 is well into collector status and continues…

Quatorze – 1992 Ducati 851

Near Toronto, Canada, just above the Great Lake of Ontario, comes this pretty Italian supermodel. The 851 is fabled for bringing together the trifecta of liquid cooling, fuel injection and four-valve desmo heads together in one fantastic package. So good was this bike that it set Ducati on a dominant streak in the WSBK racing…

Mille-enial – 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille

Aprila took notice and made multiple improvements first the first update to their groundbreaking Mille.  Today’s example has turned just 5,112 miles hiding out near the Merritt Parkway, and looks so much the better for it. 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille for sale on eBay Aprilia’s choice of the Rotax twin was a revelation, the 60-degree…

Sweet Abilene – 1999 Ducati 996 SPS

1999 Ducati 996 SPS Sport Production Special A surprisingly wise music producer from Podunk, Texas once told me that our voice is defined by how we translate the our thoughts into words. No shit? My translation for this post is this: I can’t come up with an interesting intro. That’s all you folks are going…

Little Red Express – 2001 Ducati 996S

Some models were short-lived as FIM updated engine rules regularly in the late 1990’s, and the 996S followed in the 916’s able footsteps, with upgraded wheels and Öhlins forks and shock.  Rarely surfacing in such pleasant nick, today’s 996S boasts current maintenance and extraordinary cosmetics. 2001 Ducati 996S for sale on eBay Designers kept the…

The Fine Print – 1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Suzuki’s TL1000R wasn’t quite ready for bare-knuckle competition, but over-engineered for the road and it was the only Suzuki sportbike configured the big twin way.  This TLR looks quite original with low miles, a few notable upgrades and that Bo Diddley beat from the hybrid gear/chain cam drive. 1998 Suzuki TL1000R for sale on eBay…