Although Ducati is now owned by Automobili Lamborghini, the Bologna company is regarded as the Ferrari of the motorcycle world. Since the 1950s, its sporting motorcycles have been a favorite target of racers, tweakers and customizers.
In the custom world, the SportClassic is regarded as the archetypal modern-day café racer. Designed by Pierre Terblanche and launched in 2003, the SportClassic was way ahead of its time and sold poorly until its demise in 2010. But nowadays, values of Ducati models are rising rapidly and the styling is uniquely pleasing to the eye.
The Pantah and Monster have always been popular Ducati bikes with builders, but we’re now seeing the purer sportbikes creeping into the scene—often with ‘retro fighter’ builds—and a huge number of Scrambler customs.
‘Choose it all,’ Ducati boasts about the 2024 Multistrada V4 RS model, but keen eyes will note the forged 17-inch alloys, Pirelli Corsa rubber and sportier ergonomics as a diversion from the model’s ‘many roads’ roots. Like the current Pike’s Peak Multi, it’s a mix of pavement prowess and touring ability that inspires the Multistrada…
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Italy and Japan hold equal shares in this week’s edition of Speed Read. We kick off with a custom Honda CB500X from Ellaspede, and finish off with a Honda CB400 Four from MotoRelic. Wedged between them are an ex-Dakar Cagiva Elefant and an ex-Mike Hailwood Ducati 125 race bike.
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If you’re of the persuasion that adventure bikes are immeasurably cooler with high front fenders, you’re in luck. Ducati has just announced the 2024 DesertX Rally—a souped-up version of the Ducati DesertX made for more aggressive off-road riding. Thankfully there’s more to the Ducati DesertX Rally than just its livery and high fender. Falling in…
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Leading the charge this week is a custom Suzuki SV650 that has no business looking as good as it does, courtesy of Australia’s Purpose Built Moto. In hot pursuit are a carbon-clad Ducati XDiavel, a Manga-inspired Honda CB750 Hornet, and a wild BMW R1250RS drag bike.
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The Ducati Monster is widely credited with saving the Italian marque in the 90s. Part of its success lies in its minimalist…
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Some like their custom motorcycles classy and restrained, others like them loud and edgy. Whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered. A…
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These four motorcycles prove that performance comes in all shapes and sizes. There’s a rare 1997 Ducati 916 SPS for sale in…
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While they don’t always give motorcycles their fair share of the limelight, the big auto auctions certainly have a knack for bringing…
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Choosing the most thrilling motorcycles of 2023 by genre is certainly a matter of opinion, so, let’s stir this pot, shall we?…
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Sacrificing a little comfort for style is not unheard of in the custom scene. But what happens when your goal is to…
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Walt Siegl’s work has graced the pages of Bike EXIF since the publication’s early days. Based in New Hampshire, USA, the Austrian-born…
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The Ducati SportClassic range is universally adored, but some SportClassic models get more love than others. The limited edition, Öhlins-equipped Paul Smart…
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