Today’s Ducati 748R was the World Supersport homologation version of Ducati’s famed Tamburini-designed sportbike. Uprated engine internals included lightweight titanium valves and connecting rods, and the bike was fueled by shower-type injectors nestled in a larger two-part airbox, suspended in a lightweight version of the 996 World Superbike’s frame. The bike made 106hp and…
The MV Agusta F4, often cited as the most beautiful motorcycle ever made, was the instrument that brought the legendary brand back to life. And it should be no surprise that it was designed by legendary Massimo Tamburini, the genius behind the other “most beautiful” bike design, the Ducati 916. There is a ton of…
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,…
Even as their “base model” F4, MV Agusta’s 750S ran interference for their many limited editions and total production could have been accomplished in an afternoon in Japan. Today’s MV looks to have great potential, with a few notable upgrades. 2000 MV Agusta F4 750S for sale on eBay Engineers at the Cagiva Research Center…
Update 7.2.2022: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc From RSBFS reader Michael comes this gorgeous, one-owner 2002 Ducati 748. It is no secret that the early Tamburini designs have hit their collector stride in the form of the 916, and the smaller 748 is following suit. Spotless…
Ducati toughed it out with the original Paso, making small improvements until the fuel injected 907 I.E. was introduced in 1991. Today’s has miles but a recent restoration and a couple of nicer add-ons. 1992 Ducati Paso 907IE for sale on eBay With water cooling and Weber injection, the 907IE’s 904cc’s claim a robust 90…
The reintroduction of the MV Agusta brand cemented Massimo Tamburini’s legend as a designer. From the 916 through the 996 & 998 which followed, Tamburini’s rolling artwork was consistently hailed as “most beautiful.” When the design for the new MV Agusta F4 was considered, the Cagiva Design Center was involved, and produced a shape along…
The Ducati 996 was the follow-on act to the stunning 916. Instead of a sophomore slump so often seen after a runaway hit, the 996 was a tasteful evolution – both more elegant and more ferocious than the original. The bump in displacement helped the 996 make better headway in WSBK, with Troy Bayliss winning…