Fringe Benefit – 2006 Yamaha MT-01

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Yamaha ventured out to the edges of feasibility with the MT-01, and presented the 1,670 muscular cc’s in select ( non-U.S. ) showrooms from 2005 to 2012.  This MT-01 spent an afternoon or two at the accessory counter and looks show-ready despite almost 10,000 miles. 2006 Yamaha MT-01 for sale on eBay The MT-01 engine…

Mr. Omologato – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO

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Ducati took accuracy to a rare height in the early 1990’s, with the 851 and 888 models reflecting their actual displacement.  Today’s SPO is a California native and looks great with just 10,654 miles. 1993 Ducati 888 SPO for sale on eBay A stateside-only model, the SPO had a single fuel injector per cylinder, and…

Instant Café – 2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000

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Ducati stylists must’ve had a poster of the 1973 750 Sport on the wall when they were preparing the Sport Classic 1000 for production.  Today’s example shares the 1973 color, low bars, unfaired monoposto formula, but with a generation’s newer engine and components. 2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 for sale on eBay Though the bevel…

Lights and Mirrors – 2005 Ducati 999R

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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…

Triplo Otto – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO

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Sporting a big number one for Doug Polen’s World Superbike Championships, the 888 came to us in rosso intenso.  This example is at a Florida dealer and shows very well. 1993 Ducati 888 SPO for sale on eBay A natural progression of the 851, the 888 also was a fuel injected, water cooled desmoquatro with…