Ducati’s SportClassics had sharp engineering though the styling recalled earlier days of motorcycling. The versatile dual spark 992cc engine made the bike easy to love, and the Sport 1000S had a neat SuperSport design and most of the features of the Paul Smart commemorative. 2007 Ducati Sport 1000S for sale on eBay Beside its 92…
Ducati developed a new dual-spark desmodue engine for the 1000SS and it is revered among Ducatista. Its first platform was the Terblanche-styled SS which was fighting a losing showroom battle. In hindsight it’s a great SuperSport and classic Ducati. 2005 Ducati 1000SS/DS for sale on eBay Engineers made many changes to the new DS engine,…
Long and lean, Ducati’s 1000 Dual Spark SuperSport impressed reviewers with stable handling and sensible seat height. Its 85 air-cooled hp don’t snap the bike upright but do just fine making the cars and bikes behind get smaller. This 2004 model has miles but recent maintenance and a very factory appearance. 2004 Ducati 1000DS SuperSport…
In an unusual North America-only Special Edition, Ducati kept a low flame under interest in the SportClassic. The numbered edition of 100 is one to consider for fans of the model, with great retro looks ( spoked wheels and all ! ), 992 cc dual-spark power, this one with neat Zard exhaust. 2007 Ducati SportClassic…
Ducati SportClassics were made from 2006-2010, and with their cafe-racer looks, were very popular with customizers. The dual-spark 992cc engine was fuel injected, and its reliability lent itself more to breathing upgrades than internal work. This example has had intake and exhaust work and some well-executed cosmetic upgrades. 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 Biposto for sale…
Shoehorning the 992 cc dual-spark into the popular Monster frame, Ducati lined up the elements of a great naked sportbike. With air-cooled desmodue, single-sided swingarm, and dual mufflers, the model held down the middle of the showroom between the basic M695 and the radical S4RS Testastretta. This example has been stored since new, and could…
With Ducati Paul Smart commemoratives fetching $25K-ish, this owner has created a similarly configured bike with lot of nicer components, distinguishable from the original only by the not-blue frame and the Mediterranean cruise you can take with the price difference. 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 for sale on eBay Designed by Pierre Terblanche in the…
Though Arturo Magni’s company made road bikes as well, they were virtually all for homolagation of the racing machines with purpose built frames and fairings. Rarely seen stateside, this Magni is still in race trim and spectacular. 1994 Magni Australia for sale on eBay Magni started out at Gilera, and worked with Count Agusta at…