New-In-Box: 2002 Ducati 998 with 1,700 Miles!

Built between 2002 and 2004, the Ducati 998 was the last hurrah for Tamburini’s masterpiece. It might look like Ducati simply bumped the displacement and changed the graphics, compared to the 916 and 996, but there was a subtle evolution that took place throughout production, with Ducati developing race specials with revised engines and frames that…

Stacked – 2003 Ducati 999R

Delivered with a level of performance and finish that left owners and aftermarket folks scratching their heads, Ducati 999R’s often return to the market with just a few miles and not many mods.  999’s were made 2003-06, and there were R-models in each year except 2004 for SuperBike racing homologation.  Though there are more sensible,…

Emotional Detachment – 2003 Ducati 999

With a light update to the relatively new Testastretta engine, but a comprehensive re-design to the frame and fairing, the Ducati 999 turned a lot of heads.  Styling was radical after the 916/996/998 years, and though the fairing did a great job of protecting the rider, some Ducatisti weren’t able to look back until the…

More Better – 2000 Ducati 748S

A little more oomph enticed the owners of this 2000 Ducati 748S to bore the cylinders out to 94mm and upgrade camshafts.  Along with some more usual mods, the result is a nicely spec’ed 853 cc machine. 2000 Ducati 748S for sale on eBay Built from 1994-2002, the 748 was the 916’s kid brother, and…

Interim Build – 1990 Ducati 750 Sport

Succeeding the 750 F1, the 750 Sport changed places with the Paso which went on to 904 cc.  Though found on the bargain side of the Ducati showroom, the 750 Sport helped the brand through some negative reaction to the innovative Paso and held the door for the Supersports which followed. 1990 Ducati 750 Sport…