The iconic Ducati 916 was one of the most beautiful designs in the history of motorcycle development. It was designed by Massimo Tamburini who went on to design the MV Augusta F4 and the bike which bears his name the MV Augusta F4 Tamburini.

Today similarities can be seen between the Ducati 916 and the more modern MV Augusta F4, especially in the tail section. Design of the Ducati 916 was as much about function as it was about form and the Ducati 916 brought the two together in perfect harmony, the single sided swing arm was stunning however it was actually designed to make wheel changes faster during races.

The 916's underseat exhausts were an attempt to improve aerodynamic performance but at the same time they helped give the Bike a clean and and stunning profile.