Hot on the heels of the 996 introduction, Ducati unveiled the Superbike homologation special SPS – Sport Production Special. The big gorilla at least until the -R was introduced two seasons later, they are quite rare with total production just in the hundreds. Often limited to the track or gallery, this SPS has Cali title and…
Probably going to light up the switchboard with this pick, an older, junior Ducati – non-S ( let alone -R ), PITA to ride in town. But this last-year base model, lightly ridden with a lot of nice updates, and – wait for it – cam belt maintenance ! – has a lot of good…
Time was when retailers would put their sheets and towels on sale mid-winter to find a way out of the January doldrums. A naked 998cc Testastretta would be a more RSBFS path to a winter thaw, and while the buy-it-now isn’t really a bargain, the whopping white twin would be a special second or around town bike. 2007 Ducati Monster…
In a little high-stakes WSBK poker, house designer Giandrea Fabbro penned a treatment reverent to the 916 and 996, and powerplant engineers prepared an 1100 with a few beneficial changes to the valve train – just before the rule czars increased twin displacement to 1200cc. The 1098 was a nice success for Ducati but was…
In flannel red and just in time for gift giving season, the prince of retro commemoratives. Styled by Pierre Terblanche in honor of Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man win, the MH900E is a mix of leading edge and vintage, in both looks and technology. 2000 Ducati MH900E for sale on eBay Red and silver from nose…
Lovely as they are, and sweet to ride, the 2006-only Ducati Paul Smart commemoratives are in a funny corner – too collectible to be riders, but the urge to customize can be irresistible. Many times they appear after a few years on the display stand, generally asking serious bucks, this one with some premium bits…
Update 12.14.15: The seller has accepted a deposit on this bike. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Located in Chicago, today’s Featured Listing is a very clean Ducati 888 SPO Limited, a rare version of Ducati’s first really modern superbike, a bike that gave them back their racing mojo and a model that has begun…
One of very few riders to be honored by Ducati with two different commemoratives, Mike Hailwood returned to racing after 11 years in cars, winning the Isle on Man in 1978, and Ducati released a similarly painted 1979 900 Super Sport. Sadly, he was killed in a traffic accident in 1981, and Ducati produced a 1984…