Ducati History Cap - Ducati 175 F3

Ducati History Cap - Ducati 175 F3. The Ducati 175 F3 is considered a predecessor to modern-day Superbikes, a bike born to race amongst production-derived bikes. Developed on the base of the road 175 Sport, the bike won its first race at the Nations Grand Prix in 1957 at Monza. It was ridden by Francesco Villa, a former mechanic in the racing department. The 175 F3 would triumph once again in Monza in both 1959 and 1960.