1995 Ducati 916

This 1995 Ducati 916 has a little over 4,500 miles and is on loan from the Nicholson Collection here in Rhode Island. It has a few upgraded parts such as, Marvic magnesium wheels, floating cast iron brake rotors, JHP slip on exhausts, along with a front and rear carbon fiber fender, and a suede seat.

The late 1980s and early 1990s saw Ducati winning many races and championships with the Ducati 851 and 888 motorcycles. Although victorious on the racetrack, Ducati was always faced with the threat of bankruptcy and was bought by Cagiva in 1985. After the reign of victories in World Superbike, Ducati needed a new superbike. Massimo Tamburini, one of the original founders of Bimota, had been working for Ducati and was tasked with designing the 916. Upon release, it was one of the most beautiful superbikes created with its sleek and aerodynamic design, exhausts underneath the seat, and single sided swingarm. It won several motorcycle of the year awards from many prestigious motorcycle magazines.

Ducati made a statement and needed to compete with its more powerful Japanese opponents. The L-Twin motor allowed the 916 to have a more linear torque curve over the Japanese bikes. This showed in racing, where Ducati won the World Superbike Championship with the 916 from 1994-1996, and again in 1998.

The 916 was arguably the brand’s most important motorcycle as it set the standard forward for Ducati superbikes to follow.

**Specifications:**

* 4-Valved Desmo, Liquid-Cooled, 90° L-Twin

* 114hp

* 67 lb-ft

* 161mph Top Speed