Hail Mary – 2008 Ducati 1098R

In late 2006 Ducati had a conundrum. The Pierre Terblanche designed 999 was a massive hit on the racetrack in the hands of the WSBK team, with 3 WSBK championships to show for it. In the showroom, the 999 received critical acclaim. Well, let’s just say it earned more critics than acclaim. The fact was,…

Giallo Auge – 2008 Ducati 1098

Not as popular as red or black superbikes, Ducati’s yellow looks great with black, grey, or carbon accessories, and is a dead ringer for Lamborghini’s – sunbeam yellow –.  Today’s 1098 has more miles than usual, recent valve clearance inspection, and just a few aftermarket upgrades. 2008 Ducati 1098 for sale on eBay Outwardly, the…

Mighty Morphin’ – 2007 Ducati 1098

Having taken their lumps with the 999, Ducati returned to familiar ground with the horizontal headlights on the 1098.  Fans returned to the showrooms and this two-owner machine appears to have been babied by both. 2007 Ducati 1098 for sale on eBay Testastretta improvements let another ten percent displacement result in 160 hp, and 90…

Featured Listing – 2007 Ducati 1098S Tricolore

Ducati returned to a more classic superbike look after the 999, and though some fans fault the almost cat-eyed look of the 1098, across the board improvements make it unfair to compare to a venerable 996 or even 998.  This Tricolore special  edition is in super-nice shape and offered by Iconic Motorbikes in Marina Del…

Early-Production 2009 Bimota DB7 for Sale

Bimotas are unparalleled garage ornaments: blessed with exotic components, striking looks, and wild graphics, they’re two-wheeled art and look every bit the barely-tamed racebikes they’re purported to be. Unfortunately, they’ve also been pretty hit-or-miss when it came to the actual riding, often from bike to bike. Set up for any Bimota is key and, in…