Greatest Ever Motorcycles: # 2 – Ducati 916

Year: 1995 Power: 109 HP Engine capacity: 916 ccm Weight: 201 kg Top speed: 254 km/h Rank: 2nd Greatest Ever Motorbike complete list here: whoridesavespa.com motorbikes/

25 Responses to “Greatest Ever Motorcycles: # 2 – Ducati 916”

1. Jesusisyhwh says:

   May 1, 2009 at 7:49 am

   What? Wouldn’t they sell you one?
2. raptorlp03 says:

   May 2, 2009 at 6:48 am

   Absolutely pointless comment since you are clearly neglecting the MSRP of the bikes when they were bought.
3. dearchap says:

   May 7, 2009 at 5:48 pm

   overpriced two cylinders of a ford v8
4. ducati335i says:

   May 9, 2009 at 12:32 am

   There are no bikes like ducati’s desmo RR or 1198′s……. PERIOD…. sound, style, history…. its like comparing a 10 sec civic w/ a ferrari.. u may beat the ferrari, but your still in a piece of crap car, who cares? and where did it get you? no where……………
   BTW ducati was and is the trend setter for every fkn sport bike you see… cat eyes, single swingarm, frame, wheels, body, torque, list goes on…………………….
5. loo85 says:

   May 17, 2009 at 10:30 am

   Its a beautiful bike, but could it stand toe to toe with Yamaha YZR-M1?
6. hannsdieterschulz says:

   May 19, 2009 at 1:20 pm

   Did you have something at your sender ?
7. Arb1ter says:

   May 26, 2009 at 4:09 am

   amen
8. buggable says:

   May 27, 2009 at 2:37 am

   You know about the Ducati engine huh? Ever heard of the Desmodromic?
9. a2birdcage says:

   June 8, 2009 at 6:28 pm

   The 916 wasn’t designed as a MotoGP bike. So the answer no. But Ducati’s GP9 can stand toe to toe with the M1 and then some.
10. Sc0ttzi says:

    June 8, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Its amazing what people forget about this bike. It is one of the greatest designs, and it has many great features, but other than the motor, it was not Ducati that made the 916 what it is. Every major Italian motorcycle that rocked the industry from the 70′s til now was designed by none other than Massimo Tambourini. He founded Bimota, and designed Ducati’s 916, and MV Agusta’s F4. So when I take mine out for a cruise, I don’t thank Ducati for this bike, I thank Massimo Tamourini.
11. SpeedingStudent says:

    June 14, 2009 at 8:51 am

    The R1, GSX-R 1000, CBR1000, ZX10R, are each more bike than your beloved Ducati…and none of them need me to rent out my spare bedroom to my mechanic to keep them running.

    But keep telling yourself that Ducati sets the trends, as Yamaha wins yet another MotoGP title this year, and has a better street bike and warranty.
12. SpeedingStudent says:

    June 14, 2009 at 9:04 am

    Truth.
13. pencon61 says:

    June 22, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    I rode a 916 along side my Tl1000s and I gotta say My TL kicked it’s ass
14. pencon61 says:

    June 22, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    IT had mods and aftermarket Exhaust as did mine . Me and the Duc rider traded bikes for 5 mins . My TL is a 97 with full Yosh racing exhaust , ride height adjuster ,suspension done at both ends etc. You four Cylinder fans won’t get the twins until you ride a few . I’ve owned a Gsxr 750 and a zx7 as well . Rode an R1 and a Hayabusa as well as lots of other bikes.I guess the best way to explain it is , what puts the biggest smile around your head .
15. emilyarelyvictor says:

    July 2, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    i used to have a ducati i love it and i miss it. the problem is that all ducs are base on japanise bikes honda specially. rc51 will kill any v2 engine at any time . sorry but my ex duc was super nice but???
16. redrocks916 says:

    July 4, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    hey guys its not all about speed its about peace of art .
17. jamesandrew2000 says:

    July 6, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    You Asian bike guys still dont get it. Yes,Yes,Yes any japanese bike is faster and less expensive to buy and maintain than a Ducati. Those who have owned or at least ridden one understand there is something about their sound, handling, build quality and over all design that sets them apart. You are comparing apples and oranges.
18. rvs55 says:

    July 9, 2009 at 4:48 am

    You’re only partially right.

    Sound is subjective. Some would prefer the scream of an Inline 4 over the rumble of a Twin.

    Handling, I would have to hand it to the Dukes. Full Ohlins shocks all around does give it good handling, but at a premium.

    Build quality is all wrong. The Japs have the better build quality… and overall reliability.

    Design, or asthetics is subjective too.

    Overall this is a bike that’s past its prime. It’s a good bike, years ago.
19. jamesandrew2000 says:

    July 9, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    rvs55. Its ALL subjective my friend, and thats my point, I have never checked out a youtube clip of any asian bike and read a comment from a Ducati owner saying Jap bikes are shit. You seem to love your scream and others like big bore rumble. Better ? Japanese bikes are fast, nimble and disposible. Ever been to a motorcycle junk yard? You wont see many English or German bikes and exactly zero Ducatis

    . Yes its past its prime… its over 15 years since its roll out !
20. ferraripete says:

    July 11, 2009 at 5:13 am

    ducati won once? lol…are you two years old? kawasaki pulled out due to several things all indexed to the budget required to make that turd competitive.
21. BigUriel says:

    July 13, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Seriously? The TL1000S? The widowmaker? The one Suzuki claimed to be more powerful than the Ducati but even with the bigger engine consistently dynoed at the same rwhp? That hog made with a cheap imitation of a Ducati trellis frame that got all wobbly at speed getting people killed in a straight line?
22. BigUriel says:

    July 13, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    It’s a 15 year old street bike, how is that fair?

    But don’t worry, to take care of the M1 Ducati has the Desmosedici, which doesn’t just take care of it, it humiliates it. As a matter of fact, now that Kawasaki has pulled out, Yamaha has the worst bike of the lot.
23. pencon61 says:

    July 13, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    BigUriel , my TLs dynoed out at 121.8 bhp at the rear wheel last year at a Yamaha Demo days event. It did better than 2 RC 51s (they were pissed ) My suspension is not stock, Race tech springs (heavier) and gold valve damping in the forks. Bitubo shock replacement in the rear . Stock Rotary damper is gone .Ride height adjuster . Scotts steering damper , Full Yosh Exhaust , Airbox mods Techusion TFI . Anyway it’s not even close to stock and is a much better bike than you’d think .
24. andrexsn says:

    July 29, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    What a machine.I personally had 2 Honda, Hornet and Vtr, now I have a 996s.

    No comparison can be made. It’s like having real paint on the wall and having a photo of that paint.The feeling is totally different.
    You’ll never know if you’ll never ride a Ducati, believe me.

    Jamesandrew2000 and others, I would like to refresh your memory about the SBK.

    From 1988 to 2008, Ducati won 15 championships, Honda 5, quite embarrassing I would say.

    2009, seems to be Ducati the as usual, 1st @ 412 points.
25. jamesandrew2000 says:

    July 30, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Andrexsn, after reading your comment I should add that I meant that to say any bike could be ‘modified’ to be faster/quicker/better than any other. I agree with you about their apeal. There is always a bigger crowd looking at my Ducati than any of the other two dozen+ bikes lined up in a parking spot. Ride one and you’re sold.