We all know bike manufacturers can produce some truly epic pieces of road going art. But these same manufacturers can only do this by selling lots of regular bikes that keep them in business and allow them the occasional detours into exotica. Ducati seems to have mastered this balance, allowing it sell many thousands of…
What we have today is a trifecta of Sport Classic models: A 2002 MH900e, a 2006 1000 LE Paul Smart, and a 2007 1000 LE. Both 1000 LE models have never been registered, and all three bikes claim to have no mileage on them. This is one of those “instant collection” sort of deals. Why…
With the US and world economies on the rebound, do super-expensive toys like the vaunted D16RR start rising in value? There seem to be some artificial price thresholds in the market, with $50k USD being one of the major ones. Desmosidicis generally fall above this line, and as a result become mere eye candy for…
Ducati has produced scores of “limited editions” in the last 10-15 years that consisted of little more than unique paint schemes and limited equipment upgrades. But in the past few days we’ve been treated to some legitimately rare and noteworthy special edition motorcycles, like the 888 SP4 and even a Supermono. This SP3 definitely stands…
This Ducati Supermono is the bike I wish Ducati would try to build these days. Do we really need more bikes so lethal that they will literally crawl in through your window at night with a knife in between their teeth, like the 1199 Panigale that seems to scare even professional moto-journalists? Or a road-going…
In the states, Ducati offered us the Ducati 888 SPO, which was very similar to the SP5 global offering. This “sport production” offering has a warmed over engine and full Ohlins suspension to name a few of the upgrades over the SPO. This particular example has been on our site before in 2012 and at…
Update 5.29.2014: Sold! This is the 3rd of 4 Feature Listings from Michael, and it’s just as beautiful as his other offerings. Like many of the Mike Hailwood Evoluzione editions featured on this site, this one was destined for showroom duty and as such it has been nicely preserved. Should you wish to ride it…
Today’s Featured Listing is this stunning and original 95 Ducati 916. What I’m especially impressed with in this example is that it’s still original, even after 20k miles have been put on. How the owner avoided the temptation to start modifying is evidence of great self control! It has also been taken care of correctly…