At the top is a Ducati 650sl or Cagiva 650 Alazzurra from the early 80's that has been turned into a racebike for the Historic Moto Gran Prix at Road Atlanta. Originally these motorcycles were good for almost 60HP at the rear wheel and could be tuned into the high 70's with careful assembly and much money. Below that is the Radical Ducati Pantahstica which is the ultimate expression of the old Pantah . I think it is amazing that the newer Ducatis are all just evolutions from the original Pantah 500, including the 1198 which shares many aspects of its design and just won the World Superbike Championship last season. If you look closely I believe even the frame mounting points on the engine are the same.The new Panigale is the first all new design since that late 70's replacement for the old bevel drive Ducatis. Photo source: Radical Ducati, Ducati.com
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