Midway through Cagiva’s management, Ducati addressed the junior rider markets, and developed SuperSports based on the 750SS, cylinders sized for 398cc. The factory saw the folly of shipping them to regions without progressive licensing laws, so they never arrived stateside. Performance didn’t start a grey market-frenzy however, and a 400SS sighting is a singular experience. …
There was a time when the alphanumeric naming of a motor vehicle actually meant something, a time when a BMW 535 was obviously a 5-Series car sporting a 3.5 liter inline six, or when you could tell just from the name that a Ferrari 360 Modena was powered by a 3.6 liter version of their…
6.26.2017: The seller has notified us that this bike has sold to one of our readers. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Subject of – this – RSBFS feature back in January, the new owner of this very mint CR has misgivings about putting miles on such a showpiece, and would like to make it…
Happy Mother’s Day to mothers everywhere ! – Donn Built to compete in the Supersports class and within reach of privateer teams, it’s rare to see a 749R without slick tires and number plates. Seen on RSBFS in 2016, this 2005 example almost seems unused, with under 5,000 miles and meticulous owner care. 2005 Ducati…
Of all of sport bike manufacturers, Ducati seems to have been the only one that focused on a single concept: a luscious, 90 degree twin with desmo valve actuation. From that point onward, anything goes – and Ducati went truly radical in evolving the concept. From the original two-valve, air-cooled twins to the legendary 851,…
Despite its great racing record, the 999 was never a fan favorite – as the Pierre Terblanche design was a bit ahead of its time. But a super-fast R-model with ridiculous horsepower makes its own introductions. This well-ridden and maintained 999R appears ready to ride and has an unused set of carbon fairings available. 2005…
Different motorcycle manufacturers have different ways of mining riders’ nostalgia and their own history: Triumph makes motorcycles that look like they rolled straight out of the 1960s but perform like modern machines, while Harley Davidson makes actual 1960s motorcycles, only heavier and with 1980s brakes and electronics. Ducati’s retro bikes manage to straddle the…
Any of our UK readers going to the Bonhams Spring Sale this weekend? Browsing through the book there are plenty of RSBFS worthy standouts. We’d love to hear your report on the action! If you’d care to share your experience, pictures, or purchases, please email us or comment on this post. Thank you in advance!…