If you replace or heavily modify every single component of a motorcycle, does it become something entirely new? That’s kind of the philosophy at work behind the Muzzy Raptor, a thoroughly massaged version of Kawasaki’s ZX7RR built by tuner extraordinaire, Rob Muzzy. That might sound like the stage name of an 80s glam rocker, and…
Time to review the outcome of the Bonhams Autumn Stafford auction! From all indications, this was a very successful event, and some uber rare machinery went home with new owners. Congratulations to buyers and sellers! -MI From the fine folks at Bonhams comes the Autumn Stafford Sale – a dedicated motorcycle and motorcycle memorabilia auction…
Origami, if you’re not familiar, is the Japanese art of paper folding, and the resulting creations look like angular, abstract animals. KTM’s RC8R takes folded paper style to extremes, with elemental shapes and broad, flat panels that would look more at home on a concept bike than a production machine, like an origami Ducati 916.…
By 2002, the evolution Ducati began with the 916 was nearing the end of its rope, as age and the need to advance took their toll on the range. That didn’t stop Duc from taking one more stab at making the bikes faster and more competitive, though, and the year saw the release of the…
In the annals of US-based motorcycle motorsports, we are in a rare period of ascension. Driven by the goal of delivering US talent onto Europe’s doorstep for inclusion in WSBK and MotoGP championships, MotoAmerica has one of America’s top pilots at the corporate helm: Wayne Rainey. Today’s bike comes from the MotoAmerica series, and is…
Update 11.2.2017: Back on eBay, this FE previously reached $10,600 reserve not met in July of this year. Now it wears a buy-it-now of $22k. Links updated. -dc Ducati’s own commemorative of 10 years manufacturing the 916-derived superbike, the special order 998 Final Edition had a plaque on the triple-clamp and the new testastretta under…
By the early 1990s, pretty much everyone making a hard-core sportbike was using an inline four engine for their regular production motorcycles. And why not? An inline four is a relatively compact engine, is capable of making excellent power for a given displacement, is smooth-running, and can achieve much higher revs than configurations using fewer,…
As Ducati prepared the testastretta and over-under fairing design, the 748’s days were also numbered. Though well-used with 20,000 miles, this matte-finished 748S has also been well loved, with great-looking fairings, fresh tires, and many carbon accents. 2002 Ducati 748S for sale on eBay Though it gives away a quarter liter to the 996,…
