If it wasn't for this guy designing the legendary 916, some feel that Ducati would have gone under.

Not to mention MV Agustas F4 as well.

Both Companies owe him a lot.

http://www.ducati.net/2014/04/massimo-tamburini-motorcycle-designer-1943-2014/

http://www.sportrider.com/sportbikes/motorcycle-designer-massimo-tamburini-lightning-strikes-twice

Sad news but his legacy will live on in the classic bikes he designed or had a hand in.