It’s apparently time to sell yellow Super Lights this month.  Number 827 is currently looking for a new garage to call home.  This one has a Canadian accent and has been breathed on a bit.

What’s the story you ask?

Up for sale is my Limited Edition 1993 900SS Superlight Mk1.  Bike # 827 out of 952 units produced worldwide with only 300 sent to the USA.  This is the geniune article and the most desirable of the Superlight that came to North America.  Only the Mk 1 bikes came with a full spectrum of upgrades directly from the factory that include full floating Cast Iron front disc brakes, Two piece Marvic/Akront 17″ Rims, Vented Clutch Cover, Carbon Fibre Front Mudguard and Rear Hugger, Carbon Fibre Slip-On Exhaust.  In addition to these very desirable factory exotic parts, the motor on this bike has been upgraded with High Compression 944 Big Bore Pistons fueled by a pair of Kehin flat side Smooth Bore Carbs.  Ohlin Front Fork Springs, Ohlin Steering Damper, Oberon Clutch slave Cylinder, Upgraded Master Cylinders with Aluminum Caps, Billet Aluminum Rearsets, Carbon Fibre Dash, Leather Corbin Seat, Zero Gravity Tinted Windshield, brand new Prirelli Corsa Tires and much more.

This is a bike that has been totally sorted out with an impressive array of performance upgrades and improvements over the stock bike.  This bike rewards riders who appreciates mechanical perfection; you would want to ride this one and not just admire her beauty.  The body work on the bike is a 9.5 out of 10 and the bike has been maticulously maintained and tuned.  This is the fastest air cooled 900SS I have ever ridden and she runs, sounds and handles as good as she looks.

Help me out Ducatists;  I keep reading that only the 1992 (MK1) Superlights had the cast iron brakes, vented clutch cover and two piece Marvics yet it seems every 93 (MK2) I see has them as well.  Did North America get them a year late?

Hmm, it doesn’t weigh much at all and it has  more go compared to stock.  That should make for a lot of smiles on a twisting road.

Sign me up;  a limited edition, light weight, some extra go and classic Ducati styling.

Check out the auction here.

Ian

Located in Darwin, Australia, this 1978 Ducati 750 Super Sport is looking for a new home. While not the famed green-frame model – nor the desired later year 900cc machine – this bike looks good from the single picture offered by the seller. If you are in the market and know what you want, this could be your opportunity. For North American-based readers, this bike is a long, long way from home.

From the seller:

Stored for 7 years, will require fluids flushed and replaced, tyres, battery and general maintenance and servicing as one would expect for any vehicle sitting for this period of time, it gets turned over weekly.

Stainless spokes, Koni shocks, have original shocks. V2 big end, motor is re-sleeved with original bores when rebuilt, the motor was also balanced. Spares include, manual, original aluminium velocity stacks, original rear sets, original air filter canisters, tail light, blinkers, cables, cogs ect. Also included, fibreglass Imola tank and front and rear guard moulds.

These bevel Ducks have become very collectible machines over the last decade, but history and documentation is what will ultimately bring the big bucks from speculators. Not much info on this one other than the picture and a starting bid of $35,000 USD. No takers yet, but things can happen quickly at auction. Check it out here, and let us know what you think.

MI

RSBFS has had a slew of sub 500cc bikes come through these pages recently. Smaller bikes, as we all know, are fun to ride. Sure, you don’t have that arm-ripping torque, that wheely-prone acceleration nor the bragging rights of beating all comers, but you do get to have an absolute blast on a lighter bike with less fear of landing in the pokey or the morgue.

This is the second Ducati 350 Desmo we have had on these pages in the past few months. This bike looks to be in decent condition for the age (where did the turn signals go?), but is located in the country of its birth: Italy (Mezza, in the Province of Turin to be more precise). While this puts it up near the borders of France and the Principality of Monaco, both great vacation destinations, it may be a bit out of scope for North American based readers.

From the seller:

THINK ABOUT AT THE NEAR SUMMER!!
BUY A ITALIAN CLASSIC CAFE’ RACE FOR YOUR RUN IN THE SUN!!
WE SELL THIS BEATIFUL DUCATI 350 DESMO PANTAH;YEAR 1983;
LIKE THE NEW;RUN VERY WELL!!ONLY TWO OWNERS FROM NEW!!
WE HAVE CHEACK THE ENGINE;THE DUCATI START WITHOUT PROBLEMS;AND IS VERY ENJOY TO RUN!!
THE LEGENDARY ENGINE DUCATI DESMOSEDICI;AND THE PANTAH
IS DIRECTLY FROM THE RACE IN THE ’80 YEARS!!
THIS ENGINE IS THE MOTHER OF THE ORIGINAL DUCATI ENGINE OF NOW!!
DRIVE A LEGEND AND AN ITALIAN ICON!!!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED NOT WAIT THE FINISH OF THE ADVERT BUT PLS CONTACT ME!!

We don’t see a lot of these smaller home-market Ducatis on RSBFS. I know that the larger and more power-hungry riders will comment on the relative lack of power of this 350 Desmo twin, but considering that Kawasaki sells more 250 (and now 300cc) Ninjas than anything else in their lineup, small bikes must have some sort of appeal. Is it only the price, or is there something more intrinsic than that?

This bike is available now, and bidding has started out slowly. The bidding at time of this writing is only a paltry $305 USD – with reserve still in place. For more information and pictures, click the link and jump over to the auction. Does this little Ducati interest you at all? Check it out and let us know. Good luck!

MI

MHe owners rejoice! Your chance to cash in on the internet-hyped, Italian wrought, collector-stashed MH900 evoluzion is apparently right now. We who spend our lives at the RSBFS offices – intently searching for the best of the best – have noticed a not too subtle trend here. Quite simply: MHe bikes are showing up in the market more often, and they are commanding ever-higher prices.

The good news is plentiful. Firstly, as these were primarily collector bikes, most have very low miles (such as this sub-1k example), all have been very well taken care of, and some have gone to the extreme of being housebroken (such as this bike here). MHe ownership also brought with it some tidy extras – a color matched swingarm stand, shirt, numbered plaque and bike cover.

From the seller:

2002 Ducati MH900e
1559 out of 2000 manufactured, vin number ZDM1LA4N52B000868

Clear California Title, current PNO. I am the second owner of this motorcycle since 2005, having purchased it from my friend at Moto Corsa in Portland. It has traveled a total of 937 miles in probably ten uses. The rest of the time it has been a piece of art in my loft. It is bone stock with no modifications. I recently replaced the batteries. I start it regularly and bring it to operating temperature (much to the dismay of my neighbors) Kept on battery tender it is ready to enjoy either as static or rolling art. This Ducati shows no sign of wear or blemishes at all. No oil leaks or discoloration. A remarkable piece to be sure. I have with this bike the numbered plaque, manuals, and all keys. I do not have the tee shirt nor the red pit stand. I guarantee the new owner compete satisfaction with this beautiful piece of art. Interesting trades are interesting.

The MHe was sold out the first day it was offered – January 1, 2000. This was carefully orchestrated by Ducati to celebrate the millenium. And while Ducati eventually built twice as many units as the 1,000 originally announced, these bikes continue to impress with artistic good looks and a coveted rarity. Such was not always the case however – the MHe went through a pricing slump based the additional units, and comments on the less than ideal riding experience (i.e. lack of comfort, small fuel tank, illegible warning lights, etc.). The rebound on this model has been strong, however, and MHe models are selling for more than ever.

This bike is located in California, and is claimed to be all original. The pictures show a good example stored in the ideal climate controlled environment; inside the house. The miles are low, the pictures are high res, and the BIN on this bike is a cool $22,900. Is this higher than the market will bear? We have seen crazy price jumps on several bikes this year, and the MHe might just be the next model to make that list. Check out this beautiful bike here, and let us know where you think the market is headed. Is collecting back in style, or is it time to cash out? Good Luck!

MI

This being April 1st and all, there is a tendency for some of the RSBFS staff to engage in childish shenanigans. Make no mistake, I am not above such shenanigans myself. But since Jared did such a great job on this Fiat-liveried Yamaha R1 (you DID realize what day it was, didn’t you???), I figured that would be hard to top and therefore have settled back into our normally scheduled program of bringing you the best of the best.

This 1990 Ducati 750 Supersport is a ‘tweener. It would have been absolutely top-notch and cutting edge (i.e. competitive) 5 years earlier, but by this time it was already turning into a classic; lots of good looks and noise, but lacking in contemporary performance. With the desmoquattro Superbikes right around the corner in the form of the 916 and 748, this is an era where the Supersport lineup got a little bit lost. Thankfully, time has been very kind to this model in general, and this particular example specifically.

From the seller:
1990 Ducati 750 sport. Very good condition. Not very many were made and even less were imported to the US. (Some where around 400 Units) One owner bike for much of its life. Dellorto carb conversion. Never been down. Runs great.

History has shown the Darmah-based L-twin to be a reliable and robust platform. With great torque and light weight, these Ducati Supersports are relatively nimble and very forgiving in the canyons. One of the earlier models delivered under new ownership (Cagiva acquired Ducati in the late 1980s), the modern Supersport line continues to this day.

There is not a ton of seller information on this particular bike. Pictures show a well cared for example, with relatively high miles on the clock – nice to see that somebody actually rode this one! With classic good looks and the promise of future appreciation, this Ducati represents the kind of all around performance you can enjoy for many years to come. Listed at $4,999 OBO and based in California, this bike is looking for a new home. And that’s no joke.

MI

If badge-engineered “Limited Edition” Ducatis are not your thing, how about a rare Duc that earned the title the old fashioned way? Check out this gorgeous 1982 600 SL. Sure, it sports some miles and it needs some refurbishment. But for a LOT less than the turn-of-the-century MH900e internet bike we recently posted, you can have a classic Ducati that offers a different type of exclusivity.

This 600 SL sports the “new” Pantah motor, actuating the desmodromic valve train via rubber belts versus the earlier bevel drive motors. By going this route Ducati realized a huge jump in factory productivity; the belt drive motors required far fewer adjustments during assembly. Longevity of these units has been assured by the track record – change the belts and oil at required intervals, and they are relatively bulletproof.

From the seller:
RARE 1982 DUCATI 600SL PANTAH MOTORCYCLE ,EXCELLENT CONDITION ,RUNS PERFECT ,EVERTYTHING WORKS ,VERY LOW PRODUCTION ,MINT CONTI PIPES ,36K 2 OWNER MILES ,REGULAR SERVICE FROM NEW ,SMALL CHIPS ETC IN PAINT FROM NORMAL USE ,BIKE HAS CLEAN LIEN FREE TITLE ,FACTORY TOOLS ,OVERALL VERY CLEAN WITH NO ISSUES

A bike can only be new once, and it can only be original once. While this one is clearly not new, it does offer originality. Yes, it has some flaws that you might expect in a 30+ year old motorcycle, but it still looks pretty good from a reasonable distance. Consider this a rider today with restoration potential in the future.

Early Pantahs – like many interesting bikes – are headed upwards in terms of pricing. The 600SL was never a hyper sports bike, and was not intended to be track burners like the similar era Super Sports. This is a gentleman’s ride, with class and good looks. What those looks will cost you will be determined by the auction. Current bidding has been moderate, with the auction just over $4,000 and reserve still in place. Click the link to check out all the details. Good Luck!

MI