When the original “jellymould” CBR600F Hurricane was introduced in 1987 the enclosed, sleekly aerodynamic fairing hid a dark secret: a steel frame. While racier competitors had switched to lightweight aluminum construction, the simple, effective CBR600 F3 stuck with the less expensive material until the CBR600 F4 was introduced in 1999. Although the styling was hyper-modern,…
Shopping for a road machine ? Determined not to fall into the displacement arms race ? Take a look at this Ducati 749S, a lot of good stuff and a limited amount of attitude. 2004 Ducati 749S for sale on eBay The 749 looks and was built like the Pierre Terblanche designed 999, and the…
Toward the left side of the sportbike diorama you’ll find the Ducati Super Sports, with bevel-gear drive desmodue and long tubular frame. This example is one of the last before belt-driven cams arrived, and appears to be a special order with nickel plated chassis. 1982 Ducati 900 SS for sale on eBay Close enough to…
Might be time to peak over the horizon and make ready for the riding season we know is out there. This U.S. – only 900SS/SP has been on display but with excellent cosmetics, it’s just a service visit away from opening day. 1997 Ducati 900SS/SP #59 for sale on eBay The Supersport might just have…
Update 1.28.2019: This bike has sold to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The Ducati 900 SuperSport line can trace its lineage a long way back. If you overlook the change from bevel-driven valve actuation to rubber belt drive, you can trace the DNA well into the 1970s. If you are looking…
Here is a recent restoration of a venerable classic, the Ducati 900 SS Darmah. Apparently reaching internationally for parts and services, Italian Iron Classics of Tucson presents a new-looking and prize winning 1981 machine. 1981 Ducati 900 SS Darmah for sale on eBay Originally designed in the early 1970’s, the bevel-drive desmo twin went through…
Though the Supersport has been a Ducati staple through thick and thin, the late 90’s re-design by Pierre Terblanche was met with either a cheer or a wrinkled nose. Having mostly been riders, not many have been nicely modified and barely ridden like the one here. 1999 Ducati 900SS for sale on eBay Not just…
Ducati took the SuperSport rule book back to Bologna and tailored the 749R to fit, and while it didn’t achieve a championship, regular AMA SuperSport points and podiums were a great achievement. Better still is this homologation special from 2005, a smashing middleweight and well appointed roadable edition. 2005 Ducati 749R #172 for sale on…