The Pierre Terblanche era of Ducati will likely go down in history as the most misunderstood times in terms of design. When new they were widely rejected, but as time has marched on they have aged amazingly well and are catching the eyes of more than just collectors. These bikes look at feel thoroughly modern…
Top tier Ducati R models have always been in high demand. The connection to the factory race bikes means collectors and riders alike lust after them. It is unlikely that these rare beasts ever fall into the hands of owners that would treat them as basic used motorcycles, meaning they are often well cared for…
The one constant in the universe is time. It endlessly marches forward. Some say it heals all wounds, others claim it creates new perspectives. Time has clearly helped the 999 generation of Ducati. Once hailed as a ugly duckling and not worthy to follow the beautiful 916, now those comments are little more then a…
Twenty-teens naked superbikes are often a bit over the top, and the V4R Tuono shows that Aprilia got a head start. Vegas-based Eurocycle offers this liter-sized V-4 with all the electronic wizardy, moderate miles, and a fairly relaxed riding position. 2013 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC for sale on eBay Aprilia’s game-changing V4 has a 65-degree…
With everything that wasn’t cast or welded made of carbon fiber, Ducati’s 999R was almost ready to race right out of the crate. Here’s a Sacramento example that has 6,000 miles and a fresh major service. 2005 Ducati 999R for sale on eBay Introduced in 2003, the 999 was a new design which has taken…
Despite raves from the motoring press and racing victories, Ducati’s 999S and its then-radical design was only a moderate performer in the showroom. This all black 2006 is tricky to photograph but shines past its smoke-damaged title. 2006 Ducati 999S for sale on eBay The 999S is an omnibus of Ducati’s best thoughts on superbikes,…
For 2007, Ducati asked superbike riders Ben Bostrom and Neil Hodgeson to sign 150 copies of their 999S in Parts Unlimited race livery, with all the -S niceties. This example comes out of Georgia flying U.S. and Italian flags, with under 8,000 miles and in outstanding shape. 2007 Ducati 999S Team USA Edition for sale…
Update 5.8.2019: Back on eBay and price dropped again. Good luck to buyers and seller! Links updated. -dc Made for just a couple years between 2007 and 2009, the Ducati 1098 was a more conservative approach to their top-flight superbike after the radically-styled 999 threatened to upset Ducati’s apple cart. It’s almost like the bikes…