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A piece of timeless
Formula 73 is a contemporary urban café racer that reinterprets the rebellious spirit of the 70s with its sleek lines and big personality. Produced as a series of 873 numbered units, this collector’s model is designed to preserve a timeless legacy in the modern era.
The Formula 73 is inspired by the 750 Super Sport Desmo, which has its roots in the 750 Imola Desmo, winner of the 1972 Imola 200. That same spirit is now reinterpreted in a limited edition of 873 units.
750 Super Sport Replica livery
A silver and aquamarine livery with gold band references the fiberglass tank of early supersport bikes, which had a transparent section to allow for external checking of the fuel level.
The Formula 73 reinterprets a Ducati icon. The historic 750 Super Sport livery, original logo and exclusive details like the coloured frame and Termignoni silencer with gold band all give shape to a legacy that continues to strike a chord.
Tradition that evolves with the 803 cc Desmodue engine, the true star of the Formula 73. An L-twin with two-valve desmodromic timing that is modern but faithful to the technical principles on which Ducati has cemented its legend. An engine designed to offer a manageable response and smooth riding, for a presence on the road that’s impossible to ignore.
A modern take on a legend
Every icon has a story worth telling. Formula 73 is a combination of passion, design and timeless spirit. Designed to capture the rebellious spirit of a Café Racer, Formula 73 pays tribute to one of the most revered Borgo Panigale bikes: the Ducati 750 Super Sport Desmo, the first production Ducati to feature the desmodromic timing system. The Super Sport was actually a replica of the 750 Imola Desmo with which Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari triumphed in the 1972 Imola 200.
A moment suspended in time: whether riding or on set, time stops and only emotion remains. In the short film “A Piece of Timeless”, Stefano Accorsi explores the fine line between riding and acting as he shares deeply personal insight into his own emotional experience. Where desire becomes pure instinct.
Go behind the scenes of “A Piece of Timeless”, where cinema and motorcycling meet in a tale of passion and timeless moments. Watch the interview with Stefano Accorsi, Chief Designer Andrea Amato, director Carlo Loforti, and Product Sponsor Rocco Canosa and learn about the creative process that led to the birth of Formula 73.
Born in Bologna, award-winning Italian actor and established Ducatista, Stefano Accorsi, talks about his relationship with acting and motorcycling.
Ducati Formula 73 takes the spirit of the legendary 1973 750 Super Sport Desmo and reimagines it in a modern way. The silver livery evokes the original essence, with the gold band on the tank inspired by the 750 Imola Desmo where the fuel level could be checked on the fiberglass tank during the race. The semi-handlebar with bar-end mirrors, front fairing and short, tapered tail complete a silhouette that captures the Café Racer soul. And the steel trellis frame reinforces the connection between the Formula 73 and the Super Sport Desmo that inspires it.
As with every limited-edition Ducati, the steering plate bears the model name and serial number. Each bike comes complete with a certificate of authenticity, a collection of duplicate images from the era and sketches created by the Centro Stile Ducati, presented in a box.
The silencer is produced in collaboration with Termignoni, with aesthetic details specifically designed for this model that give the bike a deep, resonant sound.
Formula 73 adopts various Rizoma billet aluminium components, including the brake and clutch levers with oil radiators, footpegs and fuel cap, supplied as standard. Well-finished details that add to the overall aesthetic.
Formula 73 mounts 17”/17” spoked wheels and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres, ensuring manageability while showcasing dynamic traits that are pure Café Racer.
The Ducati Formula 73 engine is modern but faithful to the technical principles on which Ducati has cemented its legend since the 1970s. An 803 cc Desmodue L-twin with two-valve desmodromic timing, it is Euro 5+ approved and delivers 73 horsepower at 8250 rpm. The engine is enhanced with a silver-coloured cover complete with classic Ducati logo to strengthen the reference to the 750 Super Sport Desmo.
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