When ever a Bimota pops up on the market it is noteworthy. These bikes are rare, exotic and beautiful both to ride and to look at. The idea that a small batch Italian manufacture would take an already fabulous bike , the Ducati 900SS, and make every little detail just that much better is what…
At this point there is little chance that a RSBFS reader could be unaware of what the R line of Ducati is, and why they are amazing bikes. The writers here have endlessly talked about the connection to the race bikes, the oodles of carbon fiber and all around incredible components used to create these…
The Ducati MH900e was a major step forward for Ducati. Essentially a reissue of the same tried and true air cooled, 2 valve Desmo twin based on the Pantah design of the 1980s, the mill has been updated with Marelli fuel injection ensuring easy cold starts and positive fueling throughout the rev range. The frame…
Released on the new neo-vintage Sport Classic line as an homage to the 1970s green-framed racer made famous by Paul Smart at Imola, the Paul Smart Limited Edition was an instant hit for Ducati. Offering all of the reliable torque, thump and grunt of the redoubtable Pantah-based, 2-valve L-twin, the Paul Smart treatment brought with…
Always a welcome find on the pages of RSBFS, the ultra unique, ultra Italian, ultra rare Bimota Tesi 1D is a Ducati-powered masterpiece. Designed as a replacement for the traditional, telescopic front fork, the hub-center steering works in conjunction with a forward-facing swingarm to isolate braking forces from regular suspension duties. The effect, while visually…
One could be forgiven for rolling their eyes at another ultra desirable, rare, and insanely fast motorcycle coming from Ducati. Those that are close to the motorcycle industry know there is no shortage of dream worthy machines coming out of Italy. But that should not diminish the raw performance, engineering excellence and marketing genius that…
Continuing Ducati’s impressive form in WSBK racing, the 996 model picked up where the 851 and 916 dropped off. Largely marketed as a bigger bore evolution of the revolutionary 916, the 996 was actually a pretty comprehensive update to the overall package. Now 20+ years on, the 996 is well into collector status and continues…
Narrowly missing out on a Track Day Tuesday slot due to the lights and registration status, today’s 1987 Ducati F1 is a great example of a race bike for the street. Already a legend in stock format, the F1 was a Pantah-motored, pre-Supersport race replica, devoid of any of the bells, whistles or comforts usually…
