The Ducati 998 was an evolution of the already successful 996, which was itself an evolution of the original 916. Far from yet another warmed over model with minor cosmetic changes, the 998 was a substantially new beast in the same wolf’s clothing. Making significant changes to the engine bay in order to remain competitive…
It was a long time ago – and a long time coming – but the spectacle of The Year 2000 loomed large during the final minutes of the last century. This was the future date by when we would have flying cars, personal jetpacks, and robotic assistance in every aspect of our lives. The same…
Forty Seven years old. Nine Hundred cubic centimeters. Three thousand, nine hundred miles. Two hundred and twenty five thousand US dollars. I’ll let that sink in while you do the maths. 1975 Ducati 900 Supersport for sale on eBay From the seller: This is a pre Keith Harte owned 1975 Ducati 900SS. First year for…
Update 1.31:2023: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Be sure to check out Bob’s other Featured Listing: 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100! Offering what is – today – perhaps one of the most unique, stunning and collection-worthy motorcycles available, Ducati created a media storm by offering the re-imagined Mike Hailwood replica to…
In the early 90s Ducati stunned the motorcycle community with the launch of the Monster. The combination of sporty frame and simple engine was an instant hit. It became to define the naked segment for years. Latter in the production run Ducati added the four valve, liquid cooled superbike powerplant to the mix and kicked…
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,…
Ah, carbon fiber. Could there ever be anything so cool as carbon roving knitted into a bi-directional matrix and embedded in epoxy resin? Light weight and super strong, carbon fiber was the hot new “in” thing in the 1980s and 1990s. Originally developed in the late 60s and 1970s as aerospace and military grade material…
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…