As with most "retro" models, the Ducati Sport Classics are a far cry from the original versions that they try to mimic.
Yes, the new ones are alot faster.
But I have owned the old 74 Sport bevel-twin, and also sat on the new ones.
It's totally different. One of the most noticeable things is that the new bike is fat and bulbous in comparison to the narrow and sleek originals.
I just don't like the fat designs that are everywhere these days
I'd take an original Sport anyday, over one of the new ones.
It's so funny. All they'd have to do is make the same bike they used to make, but nobody seems to be able to do it. All they can do is try to cobble some "retro looking" bodywork on to the latest model, and try to sell it.
If Ducati made a new copy of the real 74 Sport, they'd sell a ton of them.
And if Guzzi made a new copy of the real LeMans Mk1, they'd sell a ton of them too.
But they both made a half-hearted attempt at a "re-style" of the new bike, and they just didn't make it.
I think the RE is the most accurate looking vintage "retro" bike out there. I know the engine is different, but most of the rest of it is pretty accurate vintage look.