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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025
- 1978 Ducati 500 Sport Desmo Twin 497cc
1978 Ducati 500 Sport Desmo Twin 497cc
1978 Ducati 500 Sport Desmo Twin 497cc
Rare, UK-model, Ducati 500 Desmo Twin being offered at 'No Reserve'.
- GUIDE PRICE: Offered Without Reserve
+ buyers premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 16th February, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
REB 694S
SUMMARY
Rare, UK-model, Ducati 500 Desmo Twin being offered at 'No Reserve'.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1976 as a midweight 500 Ducati and only in production until 1978
- Punchy 180° parallel-twin 500cc engine with Desmodromic valve operation
- Designed in a café racer style with clip-on bars and rear-set pegs
- This, correct numbers UK-model, is presented in complete condition but will require recommissioning or restoring before road use
- Part of a small Italian motorcycle collection
- Complete with numerous parts as pictured including new brake discs, front wheel, seat, NOS fuel tank, mud guards, NOS exhaust and other parts
- History file containing numerous manuals, photos and sale literature
- UK-registered on a current V5C
- Being offered with No Reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- DUCATI
- Model
- 500 SPORT DESMO TWIN
- Registration Number
- REB 694S
- Frame Number
- 550225
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 503320
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 17th February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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