Behold the wonderous, the cutting edge (while at the same time, archaic) modern interpretation of the new Ducati era. The Pantah represented the next evolution of the already legendary Ducati L-twin, and would being the new phase of the rubber band motor era. Replacing the bevel drive with a toothed belt to drive the desmo…
Ducati came away from the 999 design with some lumps and bruises, and took their hard-won Superbike rules change as an opportunity to house the new engine in a package that recalled the 916 nose. Here is a very fine example from just over the Golden Gate Bridge. 2007 Ducati 1098S for sale on eBay…
If your significant other said there was room for just a single bike on your side of the garage, a 996 SPS might be a worthy choice. This turn-of-the-century model has been babied but not left un-ridden. 2000 Ducati 996 SPS for sale on eBay The SPS was the top of the line for 2000,…
By the late 1970’s, Ducati’s 900 Supersport leaned heavily on its Taglioni heritage, but had several worthwhile updates. This Connecticut example has a very original look but has been refreshed in some important areas. 1979 Ducati 900SS for sale on eBay Ducati’s Supersports have a markedly similar feel over the course of the decade, with…
Update 8.17.2020: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Putting a numbered plaque and some bling on your moribund sportbike is a time-tested method to generate some buzz. It works especially well if you’re a storied, but slightly skint manufacturer of moribund Italian sportbikes. But parts-bin engineering doesn’t…
Our last few 998S reviews have focused on Bayliss and Bostrom livery replicas, but here is a classic Anniversary red example with just 7,000 miles. 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition for sale on eBay The 998 was an interesting transition for Ducati, since it was the last of the revered 916 lookers but had the…
Arguably the first modern Ducati, the Paso used an innovative design, and new belt-driven cams for its desmodue engine. This Pennsylvania example has been beautifully restored, using at least a gallon of arrest-me red. 1988 Ducati Paso 750 for sale on eBay Underneath Tamburini’s ground-breaking package was a familiar Pantah 748cc twin, this time with…
Ducati found its Taglioni-engined twins a good match for the fledgling Formula TT series, and produced road and track versions. This California example has apparently never seen the road, and not much of the track as evidenced by the unfettered condition. 1987 Ducati 750 F1B ( Racebike ) for sale on eBay The F1 refers…