Do you really think that our 821s lack character? Ducatis are still unique in many ways, unlike boring UJMs which are the mainstay of the Japanese makers. BTW that $3k number is unverified and from several years ago.
"Losing team?" You only cheer for winners with the big bucks? Ducati will never have the budget that Honda or Yamaha enjoy. In spite of that they won the 2014 World Superstock Championship, and had success in WSBK - even dominated - until they switched to that peaky Panigale. And they have won more GP championships in the four-stroke era than Suzuki or Kawasaki, also much bigger companies - they just need the right rider. With Audi behind them, it might not be too long until they start winning again. They are certainly competitive and improving.
