Jumping back across the pond, today we find a very nicely equipped 2002 Ducati 748R. This iconic design, penned by Massimo Tamburini back in the mid 1990s for the launch of the 916, is completely timeless. And while the smaller motor may lack some of the “I’m gonna kill you” grunt of the bigger bike,…
2002 Ducati 748S Much like myself, it seems that any automobile or motorcycle made in the 90s or early 00s is really coming into stride today. The 748 is no exception and although it lived in the shadow of it’s bigger brother, the 916/996, collectors and enthusiasts have finally started to chase this bike with…
The frenzy revolving around all things Ducati 916/996 has been nothing short of incredible to watch. Collectors have taken note of these beautiful machines in a big way recently. While one could never say any of these bikes were ever undesirable, most had a quite sentiment that they were undervalued for many years. This history,…
Little can be said about the Ducati 916-996-998 generation of superbikes that has not already been said. We all know that they are among the most beautiful motorcycles ever created. Clearly an instant classic and cemented their place in history. They are a dream bike of many. Even in standard for there is undeniable appeal. …
If you’re a sportbike fan, bikes like the Ducati 748R might seem like the poor cousin to the 916/996/998, a bike you only bought because your funds wouldn’t stretch to the more expensive, larger-displacement version. But no “R” model Ducati really takes a back seat to anything: they were homologation specials, and the 748R was…
Update 8.2.2017: SOLD! Update 7.21.2017: Price dropped to $10,500 OBO. Additional pictures added in the gallery below. Thank you to Jay for supporting the site and good luck to potential buyers! -dc The Ducati 748 was built from 1994-2002, in three variants – E, S, and R ( with factory racers identified as SP or…
Update 10.31.2016: Please note the correct VIN for this bike is ZDM3SB3S1YB001839 and has been verified on the frame and title. While the bodywork doesn’t appear to be original, we believe this to be an authentic 748R. Please contact the seller for additional information. -dc At a glance, it’s easy to dismiss the 748R as…
Ducati’s 916 bikes were built in great enough numbers, and are available for sale often enough, that it’s sometimes hard to think of them as “rare.” I mean, it’s much harder to find a nice ZX-7R than it is a 996 these days. But while we may have become a bit blasé about these former…