DUCATI SPORT 1000 (2005 - 2008) Review

Version: Monoposto

Year: 2006

Annual servicing cost: £250

Just look at it. I bought a first year Monoposto in the 1970s, 750SS inspired, tangerine yellow paint scheme about a year ago. I was moving down from a 1995 916 superbike. Other than touring bars and a set of Zard stacked pipes - I believe it is stock. Due to the touring bars - I can't comment on the ride position which a lot of owners say is pretty harsh, I can ride mine for 2-3 hours / 200-240kms at a time no problem. I will say that coming from a superbike I found the Sport a bit of a readjustment - the handling is unsurprisingly not in the same league as the 916... but the motor is strong. The exhaust note (Zards are sans-baffles) is unbelievable. Every time you stop - someone wants to talk about your bike. It get's a lot of attention. I reckon I could just about sell it almost every time I stop for coffee....

Buying experience: Bought privately from a collector - paid more than I wanted to, but have you seen how good these look? Holy pesto batman!

Version: Sport Classic

Year: 2007

I replaced my 2015 Ducati Diavel Carbon (with Termis) for this bike. At first I regretted it, but then the bike grew on me. It's just such a classic bike and achingly beautiful to just look at. It get far more attention and street cred than the Diavel... always has just the right amount of power, which is helped by its light weight...loads of fun to ride, turns easy and just a fun bike. Parts are very expensive, but then again since when have Ducati's been cheap to own? It's one of those bikes you want to keep forever.

Year: 2007

I replaced my 2015 Ducati Diavel Carbon (with Termis) for this bike. At first I regretted it, but then the bike grew on me. It's just such a classic bike and achingly beautiful to just look at. It get far more attention and street cred than the Diavel...always has just the right amount of power, which is helped by its light weight...loads of fun to ride, turns easy and just a fun bike. Parts are very expensive, but then again since when have Ducati's been cheap to own? It's one of those bikes you want to keep forever.

I've had my Black mono post sport classic for five years now. When I bought it I had stopped riding in winter and rode rarely in summer . Just enough to get an MOT, check everthing was ok and sod off to the pyrenees for the annual fortnight in France/Spain with our kid and a mate. I took one look at the bike listened to the termis and bought it.(no regrets) I have a tank bag which I tie to the tubular frame(plastic tank) ,I put a bit of black rubber matting on the back tie it down with para chord then bungee a bag to it and we only stop in hotels so don't need much gear. It doesn't have a screen so on a motorway I sit at 80-90 which stops me losing my licence, when you hit traffic you put the mirrors down to filter and let the termis part the traffic(awesome, should of got some years ago). The way we tour its straight to the mountains(which ever) we do a few hours in the morning same in the afternoon then stop for drinks so only a few hundred miles a day max. This has the comfiest seat of any bike I have had before( a fair few) so no more gell seats.In twistys no probs, straight roads er.. just get on with it.(straight roads should only be used to get to twistys) Handling wise the smoother you are the faster you will go. You can get it out of shape if you really use the brakes ie it will bottom out which is best avoided.There is no adjustment on the front and a few people I have spoken to have just told me to live with it as if you upgrade the forks then the next bit will show up(brakes) etc. I cant recomend them enough . If you buy one get over to the pyrenees, If you are alive you wont regret it...!! . If you try it you may also understand why when I get home and see our traffic and cameras ,I just put it back in the garage for the next 50 weeks. All the best.

Bought my 06 model 12 months ago. Don't know where ducati get the "92 BHP" from, Aussie models seem to pack 80 when put on the dyno. Still enought to have some fun with this tidy package. Added a full arrow 2-1 system last month, with power commander 3 which got her up to 87 Bhp, however at 4500rpm got an increase from 47Bhp to 62Bhp. Highly recommend this set up to anyone who is looking at a new exhaust system. bout half (AUS$1400) as much as the termi equivilent (AUS$3500) and makes that awesome Ducati roar! just make sure you ditch/modify the stock air box! Love this bike, awesome fun on the road and good fun on the track.

Bought the first model new and been riding it for 2 and a half years. Engine, gear box wonderfull. Sexy looks too, and lots of bling available to dress it up. In my opinion the handling is scarey, the combination of heavy tubed wheels, the standard front forks and rider weight on the bars makes for some scarey tank-slappers when ridden over a succession of bumps. A steering damper (not available as a Ducati standard fitment or option on this model) stops this. The tyres need upgrading too as the bike tramlines in the smallest of grooves or ruts in the road. The front suspension is harsh and not adjustable which contributes to the handling woes. The tube tyres lose anything up to 5psi per week in pressure and need to be checked before each ride. A real hassle with the straight valves being almost innaccesiible because of the discs on the front, you will need an angle adaptor. All these faults are curable to make the bike wonderfull experience, if you are willing to spend the extra money. Finish is good, but the fuel tank appears to be non-symmetrical, my right thumb jambs against the tank on full right lock, but my left thumb has lots of clearance on full left lock.

i have only had my GT 1000 for three months. It is wonderful to ride, very torquey, and has frightened the life out of my mates with Suzy treetfighters, who all imagined the Gt to be an arthtritic relic, sorry replica!! If you own one, take it off the road in minter. It is not an all year round bike with all the chrome and especially the wire wheels. I am no snob, but if you want hoards of non bikers admiring your bike where ever you are parked, then the GT will mean you will never have no one to chat to about the bike! I love my GT. Period

i have only had my GT 1000 for three months. It is wonderful to ride, very torquey, and has frightened the life out of my mates with Suzy treetfighters, who all imagined the Gt to be an arthtritic relic, sorry replica!! If you own one, take it off the road in minter. It is not an all year round bike with all the chrome and especially the wire wheels. I am no snob, but if you want hoards of non bikers admiring your bike where ever you are parked, then the GT will mean you will never have no one to chat to about the bike! I love my GT. Period

As with everything make sure you work out what you want. This is no commuter, an awful tourer and can't really mix it with the race reps. If your looking for style, good performance and an intoxitaing sound (you just have to fit termi's) then this is the bike for you. Don't listen to the scaremongers re Ducati reliability, mine has never missed a beat.

Changed my mind to this little cutie after weeks of assuring myself R1200GSADV was going to be my next bike! Decided to keep my ageing 1150gs and go for one in black for blatting to and from work and weekends. Competant as it is, the BMW 1200 is just a bit dull and doesn't have much 'character'. Luckily, modern Ducati's are now lacking what used to be synonymous with 'Character' - crap brakes, dodgy electrics and tedious side-stands. The riding position isn't too obscene, although once you're out of the twisties, long straight, fast roads (i.e. tedious) need to be punctuated with a Thai massage every 40 mins. The engine is a proven winner and hopefully should be pretty reliable. Coupled with fairly modern (2 pot) Brembo's and not bad forks, it makes for a well-behaved and spirited ride. Adjustable Ohlins and upgraded forks are an option and may well be worthwhile. An obligatory add-on are the Termignoni twin (or single) pipe, replacing the enormous rocket launcher stock item. Strengths: Handling, engine, looks, sound, price, single seat! Weaknesses: Long term / high mileage reliabilty?, clip-ons height, single seat!