I was in the market for a new bike, and after riding a two valve Ducati for about three years, there was only one thing on my mind: Desmoquattro! I had ridden a few before but never had a chance to test a 748. I am a big fan of Tamburini’s design, and after seeing Foggy win four WSB titles on a Ducati, I became a fan for life.

The few Ducatis that I had ridden before were the 996 and 998 series. With a lot more ponies and a hell of a lot more torque than the younger sibling, I did not know what to expect from the 748.

I found a low mileage 2002 model on Craigslist and made an appointment to see it. The seller agreed to ride it to my place, so I waited patiently in my garage. Then, I heard it down the street. The 748 was here. I must say, it was love at first sight.

She was a real beauty! With the price being as low as it was, I decided to take it for a spin to see how it was running. Wow, it ran like a champ and the FBF exhaust was music to my ears.

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