Top 10 Best Value Classic Ducatis To Buy Now

999 and 749 are both super classy and the hate is entirely unwarranted

Had a SD Darmah 900 (new) when I lived in Scotland. More fun than anything I've ridden since. Can tell a Duke by its sound from way off: Unique!

750SS ie is a brilliant bike. Much more comfy and reliable than the race reps. I also had a 1000SS DS and prefer my 750. I've got the nuda in red with gold frame and wheels, it's pure class. Never selling it. I put 800 headers on it and Remus carbon cans. Totally reliable and sounds amazing. It's a blast to ride.

I have to agree about the 600s they are a very under rated machine. I had 900 & 800i Monsters and the 620 is a ripper! Like riding a little Superbike with it's 10,000 rpm redline too! Rode a 999 once and what a magnificent engine! First Ducati I actually rode was an associate's 851 Superbike back in the 90's and the faster you went the better it got! (compared to my CBR600 1995) As with ANY bike it's how YOU feel when you're riding it that counts the most.

I own a mint 851 and I think they are great value for money when you think about the significance of what they are. First fuel injected Ducati, first water cooled Ducati, first 4 valve per cylinder Ducati and the beginning of the Ducati Superbike domination era.

Had the pleasure seeing Mike the bike racing his Duke in the Castrol 6 hr production race in Australia

I have the 748 and agree with you 100 percent

Brilliant video thanks

I recently bought a very good condition 2002 Supersport Sport 750 with 10k on the clock for £2,200. Can't wait to ride the beast!

I have a 2006 Monster 620ie and went for this over a 600 on account it came with twin front discs, 6 spd box and fuel injection. Mine had 22,000Km on the clock when bought, Termis and was in virtually mint condition. The price, $5k. A bargain in my mind and the original Monster looks are classic for sure in my eye. Mine is insured for $7k and still has less than 23,000km on the clock. To the list of value for money classic Ducs, I would suggest you could add the Sport Classic 1000, barring many have suggested they are uncomfortable to ride. However, there is a fix for this and they offer so much classic Ducati style but with more modern engineering. They are starting to rise in price, so get onto one soon if you can afford one.

Very good!! thanks

Interesting as ever...thanks...

Nice video! Thanks!

I ended up with an 860GT after coming close to buying a Darmah. It's a nice ride.

I had an 860GT Ducati and it was great. It was not desmodromic which made maintenance much easier. I did the bike in black on black which hid the horrible lines and I painted the tank badges in black and gold which made them pop. I fitted the bike with lower superbike type bars. It was a fun bike to ride but not a road burner by any means. I even did a track day on it with no problems at all except for the wooden brakes.

Surprised the 851 isn’t included. I have a 1990 851 and think it’s a beautiful machine and set the design standard for the 1990’s super bike dominance. I’m also fortunate to have a 2000 748 with and 872 build from Bruce Myers.

I have a minter 2001 900 super sport! Ducati is artwork!

Cagiva Alazzurra. The odd one out, but still a lovely little bike.

Great list. (maybe not the ugly duckling 860GT but that is personal preference). A couple of thoughts. 1. Eventually the 999 will be "rediscovered" as a great Ducati. Of all my Ducatis it remains my favorite to ride to this day. In the US, very cheap at the moment. 749 even more so. A 2005-06 999S would be my pick if I ever upgraded (I have a standard 03 999). FWIW when people discount Ducati's numerous SBK championships due to the displacement advantage of twins I like to point out the 999, which beat the liter fours on equal footing three years (03, 04, 06). The only Ducati to do it so far. 2. totally agree with the MH 1000 Mille. That it is the cheapest (still ~$20k in US and climbing) of the Mike Hailwood Reps makes it sweeter still. The one I personally would want and on the short list for the next bike for me personally. 3. No 907 i.e. on the list? Sport-tourer Ducatis are a bit like four-seat Ferraris, few appreciate them and values reflect that. In the US the 907 is very inexpensive. Looks are not to everyone's taste, I personally think it looks great and with 17" wheels and fuel injection means it could be easier to live with for the collector who actually rides. It takes balls to design a bike with a solid red "windshield", and nothing says 80's like a NACA duct. Tamburini called the Paso one of the favorite bikes he designed. Another one on the short list for me personally. 4. ST4s. Another sport-tourer so values are low. Without the bags it is basically a 996 with more a comfortable riding position and less attractive looks. But also as fast as a 996 in almost all conditions. Maybe as middle-aged riders start to buy the bike brands they wanted in younger days the sport-tourers will see increased desirability.

My 996 Biposto was a cracking bike, Superlight, 888 Also, 907ie (different) Cagiva elefant (Ducati engined) one to look out for too👌🏻😎