It was the 3rd 916 in the Netherlands I believe. Van de Biggelaar went all the way to Italy to get them because of high demand in europe and the USA. I was in France and saw a small picture of it in a magazine covering the Milan motor show. I immediately wanted and went straight to Van de Biggelaar, at that time the Ducati specialist. I had to wait another 6 month before Van de Biggelaar finaly purchased three of them. Over the last years it is maintained and kept in fantastic condition by Back to Classics.
Absolutely. Loved your description of seeing the 916 when you were 10. I was in my mid 20s then….and had the same reaction. It was jaw dropping. It was many years before I managed to find myself a 996 and only regret I didn’t do it sooner.
very interesting video. as a 916 SP Owner ... Thanks! They are fantastic bikes and they´re born from the fantastic pencil of Tamburini. I own also an F4 Oro and I love them both!!
Yes to Desmoquattros, especially the 916SPS and 888SPS. An excellent video about this era of Ducati history. Dank je wel. Would have loved to see the bike without the fairings. Wonder if the OEM regulator/rectifier are still working?
What an absolute gem of a bike - still every bit as pretty as when she first was introduced. I appreciate the format and length of these videos with an introduction in the workshop, followed by a test ride. Would love a similar video about the early desmoquattros.
I love all the bevel Ducatis, but I couldn't afford one. So, I own an 851 and a 748. I'd love to see you cover desmoquattros, there's certainly a market for them.
Fantastic video. I love anything featuring old Ducs. Show us the 999 too if you get a chance. Even that one is 21 years old now, and a stunning, raw sounding beast
.. oh and ABSOLUTELY ! on featuring some of the "newer" bikes.. .. former owner of a '92 851 biposto.. and a current owner of a '94 900ss/sp bike.. .. and yeah, these motorcycles are a joy to ride and maintain. Great content as always. Really enjoy this channel. Cheers !!
Hele gave video wederom, de video's over de koningsassers vind ik gaaf. Mijn persoonlijke favorieten zijn de desmoquattro's en de testastretta's en vind ik het leuk dat jullie deze motoren ook aandacht geven. Mijn gevoel zegt dat de quattro's gewild gaan worden, en zoals jullie al aangeven, de onderdelen schaarser worden. Veel plezier op de open dag zaterdag. Dankbaar voor de videos!!! Elmer
As a Yamaha fan, it’s interesting to hear about the desmoquattros competing against “bigger” Japanese bikes when they always enjoyed a big displacement advantage in superbike racing. Yes, it’s because they had fewer cylinders, but their success highlighted the advantage (mimicked by the Honda RC51). Nonetheless, IMO, the quattrovalves are classics and the 916 is a proper milestone. If you have the time, space, and staff, they warrant your attention. It certainly expands the market potential. Just take care to maintain your excellent standards.
I think I was referring to 'bigger' Japanese manufacturers, not the displacement. You have to remember that Ducati turned out perhaps 15000 bikes a year when the 916 was introduced. That was about 10 minutes on Yamaha's production line!
What's a 1999 Bi- posto 996 Desmoquattro worth these daze .20,000 klms.?? Thanks that went good it sounded just like a certain dry clutched Ducati 996 I know , but they do get up and go , cheers thank you , I'm damaged left leg , dang , cheers bro🎉
Before the 916 the 851/888 was a nice looking bike,naturally the 916 made it look more average than it actually looked before! But I like the 916, just kind of worried about riding it that much their always seems to be a problem!
Recent bikes are the polar opposite to the 916, which has no part that you can point at and not easily see why it's there and how beautifuly shaped it is for it's function.
Based on what you said about your age (10 yrs old in 1994), I'd say you have no choice but to get into the 4 valve bikes, if you plan to continue working on Ducatis for the remaining 35+ years of your career!
@@neetones my opinion hasn't. as a proud (former) owner of a 996R, I found the *99 bikes just as ugly back then as now. but yes, of course it's all a matter of opinions, to each their own
We have to draw the line somewhere and for now we've set it with the Desmoquattro engines so until the 996. Testastretta engined Superbikes will probably be added to our scope of parts and restorations in a few years time. It's true that the 999 wasn't as well received as the 916 but there remains much to say for this model; at least it is far more comfortable to ride than its predecessors.
Yes, you should add Ducati's up to 1998. The value of a 916 Will always be on the rise and most need at least some restoration. Although later models are smoother and easier to ride they no longer have the intense rider/racer experience. Stop at the 916, 958 and 998 after that model Ducati changed.
he he.. ik zat er al met smart op te wachten.. maar om nou opeens een paar decennia over te slaan... ik mis nog de SS-en.. en de Paso's.. of is daar geen animo / belangstelling voor?
Met de Mille koningsasser tot 1986 en de 750 F1 tot 1988, slaan we met de 851 uit 1989 geen decenium over. En een verdwaalde Paso komt hier ook wel eens binnen ;-)
Beautiful bike, but way too complex for me, I like simple engines. No, do not encompass the modern Ducatis, there are plenty of shops catering for them, stick to the the bevels. Taglioni was so against developing the four valve heads that he was sent on a trade mission to Russia to get him out of the way.
Very nice and desirable bike. But a completely different philosophy, far away from the simplicity of beevel engines and bikes. Much more difficult to work on when you are not a skilled and well equipped mechanic, you need to rely upon specialists for maintenance...
I have a '61 Elite and a '76 900ss and they are what Ducati mean to me. From the late 70's on they are just another bike, the current attempt to make the 916 a desirable classic leaves me cold. It could have Honda on the tank. Please don't dilute the channel and cover nothing bikes like these.
Sorry Tom, but you couldn't be more wrong. I own several Ducati singles, a '78 900ss, an 86 750 F1, and a '99 748. I have also track ridden most of the 'top of the line' Ducati sport bikes up to the 1098s model. They are all uniquely Ducati.
To say the 916 is not a classic is ridiculous. It's now 30 years old and universally regarded as one of their most significant and successful racer bikes.
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This is my fathers bike . He bought it 30 years ago. Still as clean and beautiful. It was the 3rd Ducati 916 in the Netherlands
It was the 3rd 916 in the Netherlands I believe. Van de Biggelaar went all the way to Italy to get them because of high demand in europe and the USA. I was in France and saw a small picture of it in a magazine covering the Milan motor show. I immediately wanted and went straight to Van de Biggelaar, at that time the Ducati specialist. I had to wait another 6 month before Van de Biggelaar finaly purchased three of them. Over the last years it is maintained and kept in fantastic condition by Back to Classics.
Absolutely. Loved your description of seeing the 916 when you were 10. I was in my mid 20s then….and had the same reaction. It was jaw dropping. It was many years before I managed to find myself a 996 and only regret I didn’t do it sooner.
very interesting video. as a 916 SP Owner ... Thanks! They are fantastic bikes and they´re born from the fantastic pencil of Tamburini. I own also an F4 Oro and I love them both!!
Yes ! I have been restoring my 748 since 2019 and it’s a real pleasure. Looking forward what you guys are making out of it.
Yes please, more of the early 916 and not forgetting 996 & 998 models.
I totally agree.Want to see more of these superbikes
I did love the "cover" on the speedo on the road trip ... plus the sound of these early 4V engines is so good!
absolutely, i think most people would like to see work on the super bikes, me personally up to the 848 1198
Yes to Desmoquattros, especially the 916SPS and 888SPS. An excellent video about this era of Ducati history. Dank je wel. Would have loved to see the bike without the fairings. Wonder if the OEM regulator/rectifier are still working?
I look forward to any future video on the first generation monster. Yes pls do more videos on 851 and 916 as well.
What an absolute gem of a bike - still every bit as pretty as when she first was introduced.
I appreciate the format and length of these videos with an introduction in the workshop, followed by a test ride. Would love a similar video about the early desmoquattros.
Would love to see more of these and anything else from the 90’s or 00’s. Wonderful video, learned a lot. Thanks!
I love all the bevel Ducatis, but I couldn't afford one. So, I own an 851 and a 748. I'd love to see you cover desmoquattros, there's certainly a market for them.
Yes we’d like to see more on classic Ducati bikes. I have an SP3.
Yes loved this episode! Actual anything through mid 00’s. Including what were considered ugly ducklings. Well taken care of models are becoming rare.
Doen!! verzamel ze allemaal. Tot morgen, ben benieuwd
Fantastic video. I love anything featuring old Ducs. Show us the 999 too if you get a chance. Even that one is 21 years old now, and a stunning, raw sounding beast
.. oh and ABSOLUTELY ! on featuring some of the "newer" bikes..
.. former owner of a '92 851 biposto.. and a current owner of a '94 900ss/sp bike..
.. and yeah, these motorcycles are a joy to ride and maintain.
Great content as always. Really enjoy this channel.
Cheers !!
Excellent video! Thank you for your efforts!!......Yes, more of the Desmoquattros thank you 😀👍
I'd love to see you supporting desmos, I've got two of them.
I'll chime in too .. absolutely would love content on the early 4 valve models!
Hele gave video wederom, de video's over de koningsassers vind ik gaaf. Mijn persoonlijke favorieten zijn de desmoquattro's en de testastretta's en vind ik het leuk dat jullie deze motoren ook aandacht geven. Mijn gevoel zegt dat de quattro's gewild gaan worden, en zoals jullie al aangeven, de onderdelen schaarser worden.
Veel plezier op de open dag zaterdag.
Dankbaar voor de videos!!! Elmer
Yes❗️, you should support the 916, 996, 998 series❗️I have a 998 and have subscribed to your TH-cam channel 👍🏽🙂
We will certainly cover the Desmoquattro models more on this channel!
Yes 👍
Yes. Absolutely!
Loved this episode and would like to see the monster s4 916 and its history as I own one and love it!
Please more desmoquattro, 851, 888 era and the 748/9XX era
Go for it!
Proper good !
As a Yamaha fan, it’s interesting to hear about the desmoquattros competing against “bigger” Japanese bikes when they always enjoyed a big displacement advantage in superbike racing. Yes, it’s because they had fewer cylinders, but their success highlighted the advantage (mimicked by the Honda RC51). Nonetheless, IMO, the quattrovalves are classics and the 916 is a proper milestone. If you have the time, space, and staff, they warrant your attention. It certainly expands the market potential. Just take care to maintain your excellent standards.
I think I was referring to 'bigger' Japanese manufacturers, not the displacement. You have to remember that Ducati turned out perhaps 15000 bikes a year when the 916 was introduced. That was about 10 minutes on Yamaha's production line!
I'd love to see you do a video on the ST4S ABS. Cheers.
The ST4 was the first to feature ABS. We will certainly make a video on one, should we have it in our workshop!
What's a 1999 Bi- posto 996 Desmoquattro worth these daze .20,000 klms.?? Thanks that went good it sounded just like a certain dry clutched Ducati 996 I know , but they do get up and go , cheers thank you , I'm damaged left leg , dang , cheers bro🎉
Before the 916 the 851/888 was a nice looking bike,naturally the 916 made it look more average than it actually looked before! But I like the 916, just kind of worried about riding it that much their always seems to be a problem!
Recent bikes are the polar opposite to the 916, which has no part that you can point at and not easily see why it's there and how beautifuly shaped it is for it's function.
I couldn't agree with you more. The current trend seems to move away from simplicity in design. It's time for this to be reversed!
Based on what you said about your age (10 yrs old in 1994), I'd say you have no choice but to get into the 4 valve bikes, if you plan to continue working on Ducatis for the remaining 35+ years of your career!
Great! Can you do the 999 as well?
just to show how much uglier it is compared to the 916/996/998? 😂😂😂
@@pgabrieli Potentially. Many people's opinions of the 749/999 have evolved over the past 20 years. I think it makes for an interesting conversation.
@@neetones my opinion hasn't. as a proud (former) owner of a 996R, I found the *99 bikes just as ugly back then as now. but yes, of course it's all a matter of opinions, to each their own
@@pgabrieli For sure. I love the earlier bikes and I love my 999s.
We have to draw the line somewhere and for now we've set it with the Desmoquattro engines so until the 996. Testastretta engined Superbikes will probably be added to our scope of parts and restorations in a few years time. It's true that the 999 wasn't as well received as the 916 but there remains much to say for this model; at least it is far more comfortable to ride than its predecessors.
Yes, you should add Ducati's up to 1998. The value of a 916 Will always be on the rise and most need at least some restoration. Although later models are smoother and easier to ride they no longer have the intense rider/racer experience. Stop at the 916, 958 and 998 after that model Ducati changed.
he he.. ik zat er al met smart op te wachten..
maar om nou opeens een paar decennia over te slaan...
ik mis nog de SS-en.. en de Paso's..
of is daar geen animo / belangstelling voor?
Met de Mille koningsasser tot 1986 en de 750 F1 tot 1988, slaan we met de 851 uit 1989 geen decenium over. En een verdwaalde Paso komt hier ook wel eens binnen ;-)
My 996 , worthless last one in as much as its 1999 996 . Oh well i luv her.,. R
Beautiful bike, but way too complex for me, I like simple engines. No, do not encompass the modern Ducatis, there are plenty of shops catering for them, stick to the the bevels. Taglioni was so against developing the four valve heads that he was sent on a trade mission to Russia to get him out of the way.
Denk dat het geen kwaad kan je markt te vergroten, afhankelijk van hoe druk je nu bent. Meer klandizie lijkt me altijd welkom.
Very nice and desirable bike.
But a completely different philosophy, far away from the simplicity of beevel engines and bikes.
Much more difficult to work on when you are not a skilled and well equipped mechanic, you need to rely upon specialists for maintenance...
I have a '61 Elite and a '76 900ss and they are what Ducati mean to me. From the late 70's on they are just another bike, the current attempt to make the 916 a desirable classic leaves me cold. It could have Honda on the tank. Please don't dilute the channel and cover nothing bikes like these.
This is a very obtuse comment. The 916 is the most iconic bike Ducati have and ever will make.
Sorry Tom, but you couldn't be more wrong. I own several Ducati singles, a '78 900ss, an 86 750 F1, and a '99 748. I have also track ridden most of the 'top of the line' Ducati sport bikes up to the 1098s model. They are all uniquely Ducati.
To say the 916 is not a classic is ridiculous. It's now 30 years old and universally regarded as one of their most significant and successful racer bikes.