NEW DELHI: Ducati's Formula 73 is limited to 873 numbered motorcycles worldwide and uses an 803 cc Desmodue engine. Its India page lists a starting price of Rs 20,00,000 ex-showroom. The defining feature is the combination of a documented production limit, period-inspired bodywork and modern electronic riding aids, rather than a race-replica engine specification.
| Official detail | Formula 73 |
|---|---|
| India starting price | Rs 20,00,000 ex-showroom |
| Production series | 873 numbered units worldwide |
| Engine | 803 cc Desmodue L-twin |
| Maximum power | 73 hp at 8,250 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 65.2 Nm at 7,000 rpm |
| Official weight basis | 183 kg wet, without fuel |
| Livery | 750 Super Sport Replica |
What the production number means
The numbered series is a global figure. It should not be read as the number assigned to India. Ducati's product page identifies the model name and serial number on the steering plate, and describes a certificate of authenticity supplied with historical images and design sketches in a presentation box.
For an Indian reader, that makes the documentation unusually relevant. A numbered motorcycle has an identity beyond its paint colour, so the certificate and the number on the bike belong in the same ownership file. The production cap alone says nothing about future resale value, and this explainer makes no assumption about appreciation.
The historical reference is quite specific
Ducati links the Formula 73 to the 750 Super Sport Desmo and the earlier 750 Imola Desmo. The silver and aquamarine finish includes a gold tank band that recalls the fuel-level viewing section on the original racing machine. The modern bike translates that visual reference into a decorative treatment.
The interesting design choice is restraint. The tank stripe, compact front fairing, bar-end mirrors and tapered tail work together as a cafe racer silhouette. Reading each item as a separate accessory misses the point: the appeal depends on the complete outline. Someone interested mainly in adding touring equipment should consider how those additions would affect that outline.
Modern hardware under the period styling
Ducati's official release specifies a steel trellis frame, a KYB upside-down fork, a preload-adjustable rear shock and a Brembo radial front caliper. Spoked wheels wear Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres. The Termignoni silencer and Rizoma billet components are part of the model's detailed equipment story.
The electronics include cornering ABS, traction control, a quickshifter and Sport and Road riding modes. These are useful distinctions when interpreting the retro appearance. A period-inspired shape does not mean the rider must accept period braking support or do without electronic management of rear-wheel traction.
Who it is for
The Formula 73 is most relevant to a rider who values Ducati's design history, a numbered identity and a tightly coordinated appearance. Its single-seat cafe racer brief also makes the intended use quite personal. A solo leisure ride fits that brief more naturally than a journey planned around carrying a passenger.
That is an editorial reading of its layout, rather than a road-test verdict. A showroom assessment should concentrate on the relationship between the semi-handlebars, saddle and footpegs. An attractive side profile cannot tell a rider how comfortable the reach will feel during a slow urban journey or a longer morning outside the city.
Readers weighing a broader Ducati roadster brief can consult our Monster variant guide. The Streetfighter V2 price explainer covers another sporting approach, while our Panigale V2 guide provides a separate fully faired reference.
The other useful distinction is between collecting and regular riding. The numbered plate can matter to the former; the controls, seating position and suitability for the owner's normal route matter to the latter. Neither assessment can replace the other.
Reading the Indian price correctly
Price as of 29 October 2026, 23:07 IST. The official India figure is explicitly a starting price, not an on-road quotation or a complete ownership budget. The listed livery is shown above; no unlisted colour price has been inferred. This is a specification and collector-detail explainer, with no claim about local allocation, delivery timing or booking availability.
Official sources: Ducati Formula 73 India and Ducati's Formula 73 technical release.
