Ducati’s SportClassic line made a big splash when it was introduced in 2005 and included today’s Paul Smart 1000LE. Powered by Ducati’s torque-rich L-twin with modern suspension at both ends, they were mature sportbikes for riders with a sense of history, an eye for design, and an appreciation for accessible performance. Many will complain about…
Although the mid-1980s 750 F1 may not have represented the very best from Ducati, the TT2 and later TT1 race bikes that inspired them certainly did. Lightweight, perfectly formed, and highly effective, they epitomize Ducati’s racing ethos of the period. The original TT2 displaced 587cc and used the belt-drive Pantah motor, with the later TT1…
One of Ducati’s earliest racey replica’s the 1985-88 750 F1 was based on the engine from the Pantah. Rather than retire and restore, this owner has continued to ride, update and repair the bike. The result is a rider, not a museum piece, but one you could throw a leg over and enjoy today. 1986…
Ducati’s long history of a 750 Supersport continued from 1973 into the early 21st century but finally relinquished the entry-level side of the showroom to the Monster. Presented here is a near-perfect example of the last generation of 750SS, simple, lightweight, beautiful, and promising fun. 1999 Ducati 750 Supersport for sale on eBay The…
Note: likely a private sale, this auction was ended just before post time… Since the ST’s inception in 1998, the sport touring side of the Ducati line was a lot more sport than touring. Right from the ST2 the bikes went well and looked better without the bags than with. 2001 saw the 996cc desmoquattro…
Set the way-back machine for the early 1970’s and check out a Triumph TR-6, some came with red-striped Michelins, beyond cool on a BRG car. This cared-for Ducati retro makes reference to that look, taking the red / black scheme ( standard on every 2007 Sport 1000S ) to a new level. 2007 Ducati Sport…
2008 Ducati Desmosedici (Rosso version) with 1 mile on eBay Despite all the jokes about the state of Florida, you have to admit that there are a lot of amazing sportbikes located in the state. Its probably some combination of nice weather, lots of expats and people with “discretionary income” but hey, I am not complaining. Here…
The 90s iteration of Ducati’s famous SuperSport wasn’t exactly a fast bike, even by standards of the day. And by the time the Ducati 900SS “Final Edition” rolled around, it likely appealed mostly to die-hard Ducati fans and collectors. Which is a shame because, although the 900SS didn’t offer cutting-edge performance, it did offer plenty…