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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- c.1988 Ducati 851 'Superbike Kit' 851cc - 1,109 Miles
c.1988 Ducati 851 'Superbike Kit' 851cc - 1,109 Miles
c.1988 Ducati 851 'Superbike Kit' 851cc - 1,109 Miles
Only of only 207 built and today it is one of the rarest and most sought after of the Desmoquattro family. This collector-quality, Ducati Red example was purchased by its current owner in 2018 at 1,102 miles. Recent invoice for belts from Moto Rapido for £703 at 1,109 miles. Offered without Reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's 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 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
H851 DTM
SUMMARY
Only of only 207 built and today it is one of the rarest and most sought after of the Desmoquattro family. This collector-quality, Ducati Red example was purchased by its current owner in 2018 at 1,102 miles. Recent invoice for belts from Moto Rapido for £703 at 1,109 miles. Offered without Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- In 1988, Ducati produced less than 3,700 motorcycles a year. Using a twin against the Japanese V4s was ambitious so Ducati built an ultra-expensive special that would require only minor modifications for race use
- Taking full advantage of the homologation rules, they built an 'out of the crate' race bike that could also function as a road bike
- The 'Kit' bike was built in the racing department and featured a Conti racing exhaust, Marzocchi suspension, a braced swingarm and lightweight Magnesium wheels. It sported a headlight and rear tail light, however the mirrors, speedometer and indicators were excluded
- For the 'Kit' bike, the water-cooled, 8-valve, fuel-injected, 90° V-twin was treated to a ventilated dry clutch, close-ratio gearbox and reprofiled race camshaft increasing power to 130bhp
- These bikes are notoriously difficult to source, as when they were built, 58 examples were sent to the US for the AMA Championship and race teams in Europe, Japan and Australia purchased the remainder, however a handful have since found there way to some lucky private collectors
- This fabulous example was supplied in Ducati Red as opposed to the more common 'Tricolore' colour scheme and was first-registered as H851 DTM on 09/05/1991 to a Mr Ian Longstaff, whose name is on the fairing. It's supplied with its original warranty and pre-delivery certificate issued by the supplying dealer, Panigale Concessionaires, confirming that it is an '851 Kit Racer'
- Purchased by its current (fourth) owner in 2017. Invoice in the file post-purchase (15/03/2018) for £2,078 at 1,102 miles
- Recent invoice for belts from Moto Rapido for £703 dated 27/08/2024 at a indicated mileage of 1,109
- The 851 'Kit' was built for competition and as most were used as such, so we doubt that there are many left in this fabulous condition and even fewer that are road registered with an MOT (Daylight)
- Excitingly offered without Reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- DUCATI
- Model
- 851 SUPERBIKE KIT
- Registration Number
- H851 DTM
- Frame Number
- ZDM3HB6T5JB 850042
- Engine Number
- HB6J850046
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
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