The Ducati 851 as a general model launched the Italian manufacturer into WSBK super stardom. Instantly competitive on the racetrack, the 851 began a run of championship titles and spawned a new line of track-worthy superbikes for Bologna (a trend that continues in both WSBK and MotoGP to this day). The 851 started it all…
At this point the tides are turning on the 999 range of Ducati. No longer is every article covering the bike obligated to make a derogatory comment about the looks. Those comments are old hat as many agree the 999 has aged very well over the years. One could say confidently that it was far…
Not a single person that regularly reads RSBFS needs an education on how amazingly good looking the Ducati 916/996/998 series of motorcycles is. They are steeped in racing history and dripping with appeal. This all translates to increased demand for the few remaining clean examples. We can lament the days gone past when prices were…
Hard to call a plain white Panigale an eye-catcher, but in this case it’s an S that’s never been on the road, apparently on display at a dealer. A revolutionary clean sheet design at the time, this “new” Panigale would be a great performer even after almost 10 years on the carpet. 2013 Ducati Panigale…
Ducati celebrated 20 years of Monstrous success with a classic combination of air cooling, 100 hp EVO engine design, 21st century electronics, and of all things a wet clutch. This one is number 8 of 200 built, and looks appropriately excellent for its 2,000-and-change miles. 2013 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 20th Anniv. Edition for sale…
Every couple of years there are advancements in technologies that trickle down from the race track to the street. These new technologies become the newest hot part to have on your street bike. In the late 80s and early 90s Fuel Injection was the must have feature, after that Upside Down Forks was the hot…
If you are into your air-cooled, two-valve, Pantah-based Ducatis, what we have here must certainly be considered as a high water mark. Possibly slightly less collectable than a Superlight, the 900 SS/SP line continues to be sought at for what it is: a fantastic riding platform that will continue to turn heads and age well.…
There has never been a shortage of special Ducati to lust after. For many years the top tier was the R models. They represented the closest thing to a factory race bike that mere mortals could own. These R models were limited in a way to what the racing regulations allowed, so Ducati decided to…