For a buyer eyeing a high‑end cafe racer, the Formula 73’s ₹20 lakh price tag means you’re paying for exclusivity – only 873 bikes will ever run this code, and every India‑bound unit has already been snapped up. It’s not just a motorcycle; it’s a collectible that comes with a serial‑numbered certificate and a box of vintage Ducati sketches.
Under the hood sits an 803cc Desmodue L‑twin that revs to 8,250 rpm for a peak of 73 hp and pulls 65.2 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The bike weighs 183 kg wet, sits on a steel trellis frame with a 41‑mm KYB upside‑down fork, and rides on 17‑inch Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV spoked wheels. Electronics are solid: cornering ABS, traction control, a quickshifter, two riding modes and a 4.3‑inch TFT display. Optional heated grips and turn‑by‑turn navigation add a touch of comfort.
In the spectrum of Ducati’s cafe racers, the Formula 73 slots between the standard 748 (68 hp) and the performance‑oriented 748S (72 hp). It also punches above its weight against rivals like the Yamaha MT‑07 (74 hp) and the KTM 1290 Super Duke R (two‑tier). The limited‑edition livery – silver, aqua‑green with a gold stripe – nods to the 1972 750 Super Sport Desmo, giving it a historical aura that the 748 lacks.
The bike went live on 28 June 2024, and the entire Indian allocation is already book‑ended. Ducati will ship the first units to Delhi by early July, with a phased rollout to major metros over the following months. Keep an eye on the 2025 model year for any updates to the battery‑free, yet feature‑rich, limited‑run lineup.