In the early 90s, Ducati took the motorcycle world by storm when they introduced the Monster, a groundbreaking model that combined a sporty frame with a straightforward engine design. This innovative concept would go on to define the naked bike segment for years to come. Fast forward to 2008, and Ducati took the Monster to…
Built on the legendary Ducati 916 platform, the 996 combines stunning design, advanced engineering, and exhilarating performance. With its unmistakable Italian flair, the 996 captures the hearts of enthusiasts and sets a new standard for superbikes. From its powerful engine to its precise handling, the Ducati 996 embodies the essence of speed, agility, and passion,…
Mailbag is a new idea I’m piloting for bikes submitted via email. It’s a no brainer that bikes like the RC45, 916SPS, ZX7RR, and the like are natural fits for the site, but there are so many bikes just outside the uber-collectible that many RSBFS readers will appreciate. This is especially true for modified bikes…
Near Toronto, Canada, just above the Great Lake of Ontario, comes this pretty Italian supermodel. The 851 is fabled for bringing together the trifecta of liquid cooling, fuel injection and four-valve desmo heads together in one fantastic package. So good was this bike that it set Ducati on a dominant streak in the WSBK racing…
The Ducati Sport Classic lineup was an innovative approach to take the tried and true – in this case the tried and true, air-cooled, two valve standard Desmo mill heavily utilized in the Supersport and Monster offerings – but in a different platform called the Sport Classic. That platform was built on nostalgia, and different…
Laverda is a company that went through some pretty distinctive periods; from being family owned through the mid 1980s to the various government, corporate and investment teams that brought it back to life, to the Aprilia-owned years that saw its eventual demise. But it is the latter half of the ownership story that interests us…
Not as popular as red or black superbikes, Ducati’s yellow looks great with black, grey, or carbon accessories, and is a dead ringer for Lamborghini’s – sunbeam yellow –. Today’s 1098 has more miles than usual, recent valve clearance inspection, and just a few aftermarket upgrades. 2008 Ducati 1098 for sale on eBay Outwardly, the…
Update 9.6.2021: We have received word from a reader who is well known and respected in the modern classic Ducati community, that there is some cause for concern with this example. See the thread here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/138029276886641 the Ducati SP5 Community & I have been all over this “genuine” SP5. It’s a fake. According to the…