First Look: 2010 Ducati Monster 696, Monster 1100, SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto

OK, so this does come to us from Consumer Reports - not exactly known for their motorcycle chops, but certainly known for their no-bias, no advertising, clinical approach to testing anything they get their hands on. In this case, though, it is not about the little circles - no ratings here. But, we do have a great first look at the new 2010 Ducati Monster 696, Monster 1100, and SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto - all some of the great and more affordable Ducati bikes. It's a quick read, but worthy of a look.

http://tinyurl.com/ybtqark

Sad News for Ducatisti - The SportClassic Range May Soon Be Gone

The only model of the SportClassic that remains in the line-up for 2010 is the GT1000. It is only available in two colors, red and black, and it has not had any updating done to it for the new model year. The other three models are nowhere to be seen; the GT1000 Touring, Sport 1000 biposto and Sport 1000S have all been discontinued. This usually means that Ducati is burning off inventory and the SportClassic line will be gone...

http://tinyurl.com/yjagx6o