Of all the “limited edition” Ducatis marketed over the years, this one has me scratching my head the most (well, next to the Needless Markup 748, that is). There is no doubt that Carl “Foggy” Fogarty, demi-God to the knee dragging masses and Ducatisti faithful in general, deserves a limited edition tribute bike. But somehow one would think that Carl, the most successful Superbike racer of all times in terms of numbers of wins, would be honored by an honest to God, fire-breathing sport bike (emphasis on SPORT). While this Monster is pretty rare (only 300 stamped out) and has some good sporting creds, it seems somewhat lacking in race track credibility. Hell, Foggy could beat the world on a clapped out Ninja 250 if he wanted to, but I wouldn’t exactly line up to spend big bucks on a tribute model. Marketing. Sigh.
2002 Ducati Carl Fogarty Edition Monster for sale
From the seller:
This Ducati is still in near new condition with no dings, scratches or abrasions. It has been lovingly cared for, always garaged and maintained as detailed from the factory. Recently had scheduled maintenence done. Tires in very good condition. Very limited #135 of 300 built.
Am I being too hard on this bike? I can’t fault the seller who provided a nice number of quality pics, nor can I overlook his altar of Foggy worship. It’s all a good thing. What I can’t justify is the purpose of the bike, and whether I would want one in my garage. In full disclosure there IS a Monster varietal in my stable; I just don’t see the draw in this tribute model. Regardless, this is a rare and potent machine with the 916 Desmoquattro motor, carbon Termi cans and factory ECU upgrades. Check it out here, and revel in all things Fogarty. Then hit the comments and tell us if this qualifies for the site. Good Luck!
MI
Agreed that this is a strange tribute bike. But while we’re at it, what does Ayrton Senna have to do with motorcycles?
After watching many bikes pass through this site I have the need to comment on the “Foggy”. I too have one of these in my garage. In fact I have had many of the bikes that have been listed but they have all come and gone. Is this Foggy the fastest? No, maybe the H1 or H2 or is it the most beautiful? No that would have to be my 1098 Tricolor, but most have left and this one stays. Why? Because it is different, fun to ride, and I won’t see another when I take to the streets. When I bought mine I was looking for a S4RS and came across this “funky” looking naked monster, I was sold.
Mike really nailed the description on this one. Agree on all counts. The Needless Mark-up 748 ? What the hell was that bike all about?
Then this bike. Why did Ducati choose a Monster to celebrate Foggy’s career ? Almost seems like an insult to me. However I never did care for the monster model at all. I like the idea behind the Monster, but the execution just sucked. Most of that animosity I’m feeling is centered around the gas tank. The shape of the tank is just ridiculous. It’s a very soft, weak looking design. Then the worst part of that crap design is the way the back of the tank gradually slopes into the rider’s groin. Any rider with a set of nuts is going get those nuts crushed against the back of the tank. The back of any tank on a performance moto should have a more vertical back side so a rider can rest his gut against the tank to help brace against braking forces. The Monster bashes your nuts into the tank in what becomes a very unpleasant riding experience. I’ve ridden several. Never again.
So why a Monster for Foggy? Probably because they made the Bayliss and Bostrom 998 superbike the same year. Poor Foggy got stuck with a lame ass Monster for his tribute ! He doesn’t look very happy in that pic of him sitting on the bike.
Faggy had a limited edition 916SPS in 1998 and again a limited 996SPS in 1999. Both very nice bikes, especially the 98 SPS.
This Monster tribute was just another WTF idea from Ducati. Yes, I know how to spell his name.