1993 Ducati 851

After the purchase of Ducati in 1983, Cagiva invested in the development of new V-twin engine. Designed by Massimo Bordi the new engine featured liquid cooling, fuel injection and four-valve desmodromic heads, and was therefore referred to as the "Desmoquattro".

Production. This all new motorcycle now branded as the "851" spawned the birth of a new generation of "superbikes" from Ducati. The number 851 referred to the engine capacity. First released in 1987 the 851 was more powerful , smoother with plenty of mid range torque and was superior to all previous Ducati,s. Unusually for a V twin the engine was noted for a distinct top end power band and although down on power against some of its four cylinder rival,s, it gained many race successes due these excellent engine characteristics.

Production continued through to 1993 when it was superseded by a new model, the 916.

The 851 at Auction today is the 1993 model so benefits from improvements made during the models production life.

It has been with the current owner from new and has only 6000 miles recorded on the odometer, It is in excellent condition with all previous MOTs and service history, a future classic.