Update: Email link corrected: dan@gravitycavity.com As much as the original 916 set the superbike world on its ear, the last year 916 SPS was worth waiting – or changing horses – for. The new 996cc engine, enhanced suspension, and lightweight wheels made the SPS an homologation special worthy of the name. As presented by RSBFS…
The follow-on evolution of the wildly successful 851, the Ducati 888 had a short, but equally productive life span. Championed by Doug Polen on the world’s SBK stage Ducati was victorious in both 1991 and 1992 campaigns. As a street bike, the 888 continued on through 1994. However by 1993 the SPO models in the…
Update 8.24.2019: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Ducatis tend to evolve gradually, rather than in sudden leaps, and the 916 was no exception. Sure, the wasp-waisted styling was a shocking change but, underneath, much of it had been seen before, in one form or another. Significantly,…
8.20.2019: Sold in just 14 days. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Jamming superbike performance into a standard package, Ducati brought more excitement to the Monster corner of the showroom with their water-cooled S4’s. For 2005 the S4R used the four-valve 996 engine tuned for 113hp. From the Carolinas, this blue example has been nicely…
Ducati has had a Supersport in their line-up since most of us have been riding, and the 1990’s were good years for the SS with excellent chassis, Brembo brakes, Showa suspension and the easy air-cooled desmodue. This example has miles, and though the owner went lightly on upgrades, maintenance is up to date. 1996 Ducati…
Like Agent Smith inhabited Bane’s real body, the 998 cloaked the new Ducati testastretta in the familiar 916/996 package. This Virginia example is offered by the original dealer and looks excellent. 2004 Ducati 998 Matrix Reloaded Edition for sale on eBay First introduced in the 996R, the early testastretta engine was seriously oversquare ( 104…
Dennis has 3 very low mileage bikes listed right now: 2000 Ducati 996 with 280 Miles [SOLD]2001 Honda RC51 with 286 Miles [SOLD]2000 Honda CBR929RR with 236 Miles Thank you for supporting the site, Dennis, and good luck to buyers! -dc The Ducati 996 is revered for its place in Ducati history as the final,…
Much more than its bigger brother in different clothes, the Ducati 749 is very much its own bike with a unique personality. Smaller, lighter and trading off power for responsiveness, the 749 combines much of what you want in a canyon carver. The “R” version takes that same package, but wraps it in carbon and…