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Ducati GT1000 Prototype

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A year after the Sport was unveiled, Ducati released the GT1000. Taking inspiration from the 1971 750GT, this SportClassic introduced a more relaxed riding position with flat bars, twin chrome pipes and a spacious rider/pillion seat. This was the bike the older SportClassic fan was waiting for, however by this time Ducati had teased them for too long and they had run out of patience. Even the introduction of the Sport 1000S, which was essentially a cheaper Smart bike, wasn’t enough to save the SportClassic range and in 2010 production was stopped. Which is when, ironically, the market started to develop…

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