Ian Falloon Retrospective

Ian Falloon Retrospective

Ducati 999R

Historically Important Unappreciated Race Replica

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Ian Falloon
Jan 06, 2026
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The loss of the 2002 World Superbike Championship proved that even a brilliant design like Tamburini’s 916 ‘family’, that went through to the 998, couldn’t stay on top forever. Though a hard act to follow, Terblanche’s replacement 999 took a different route, emphasizing simplicity and ergonomics. Released for 2003 and retaining many of Ducati’s trademar…

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