The limited-edition cafe-racer model has already been sold out in the Indian market and new bookings are not accepted for the time being
Ducati Formula 73 has been launched in India at a sticker price of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Presented in the 750 Super Sport Desmo replica, it has already been sold out in the Indian market and the company is not taking new bookings for the limited-edition urban cafe racer. The Formula 73 production is limited to 873 units globally. It has been rolled out to celebrate the 750 Super Sport Desmo, which is the first road-legal Ducati motorcycle to come with a desmodromic valve timing system.
“The Formula 73 is a rolling masterpiece that pays homage to one of the most significant motorcycles in our history, the 1973 750 Super Sport Desmo. We are incredibly proud to secure a highly exclusive allocation of these limited-edition motorcycles for our passionate Ducatisti in India. With only 873 units produced globally, the arrival of the Formula 73 offers a rare opportunity for Indian collectors to own a piece of timeless Italian heritage seamlessly blended with modern Ducati performance,” said Mr. Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India.
The Formula 73 flaunts a dual-tone silver and aqua green livery which is inspired by the original 750 Super Sport Desmo. A few other notable highlights include vertical gold stripe on the fuel tank, clip-on handlebars, bar-end mirrors, Type-approved Termignoni silencer, and tapered fairing. It boasts of several aluminium components in the form of brake and clutch levers with oil reservoirs, the footpegs and the Rizoma fuel cap.
Sitting on a steel trellis frame, Ducati Formula 73 rides on 17-inch spoked wheels with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres. It gets a plethora of bells and whistles in the form of Ducati Traction Control, Cornering ABS, Ducati Quick Shift system, Full-LED lights with DRL and Self-Cancelling Turn Indicators, Ride-by-Wire throttle, Riding Modes (Sport & Road), and 4.3-inch instrument console with TFT display.
Tipping the weighing scale at 183 kg, the Formula 73 is offered with KYB-sourced 41mm USD front forks and monoshock rear suspension with preload adjustablity. The lucky buyers in India can also opt for an array of optional accessories in the form of Anti-Theft system, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Heated Grips, and Turn-by-turn navigation.
At the heart, the Formula 73 houses the Euro5+ 803 cc L-twin Desmodue engine which is capable of producing top power of 72 bhp at 8,250 rpm and peak torque of 65.2 Nm at 7,000 rpm. Each unit of the limited edition cafe-racer comes with a certificate of authenticity, as well as a collection of period images and sketches created by the Ducati Style Centre, presented in a special box.
