1985 Ducati Mille MHR Mike Hailwood Replica
Miles: 2,653
Clean Title
Listed Price: $23,500

Introduced in 1979 as a limited production version of the SuperSport, the Ducati Mille MHR or MIke Hailwood Replica was meant to capitalize on the fame and success of the famed motorcycle racer and evoke the NCR-developed machines being campaigned in various racing classes. This 1985 model looked similar to earlier versions and, given Ducati’s financial straits at the time, you’d be forgiven for thinking little had changed from the original. But the new bike was a major evolution of the earlier MHR, with significant revisions to the major components. Most importantly, the engine grew from the original 860cc to a full 973cc via a small increase in bore and a significant increase in stroke, and an electric start was added. These improvements made for a better Ducati, but competition from bikes like the then-new Suzuki GSX-R750 made the thunderous Italian look like a bit of a dinosaur. But change was on the horizon and a purchase by Cagiva in 1985 would eventually lead to bikes like the 851 and 916 and Ducati’s return to relevance on the world stage.

It was never driven until it came to me in its original, full condition. All modified parts were purchased new. Please see the list of parts below. I installed them when the odometer read 45 km (28 miles). They are all bolt-on parts—no modifications needed. I wanted to keep the original cosmetic parts in their original, excellent condition. After installation, it was used for approximately 4,218 km (2,636 miles) of solo touring. The original parts, including the toolkit and instruction book, have been kept in mint condition. They are stored in a climate-controlled room.

If you want to have fun riding a bevel twin, you will love this one. It offers a completely different ride than the original MHR Mille. If you want to enjoy a normal MHR Mille, you can easily return to the original MHR Mille because all the parts I replaced are bolt-on.

　　
Modified parts are listed below:

< Body Parts >

• Aluminum fuel tank (Japan): Handmade by Beater
It is an NCR-looking big aluminum tank for MHR. The weight is lighter than the original fuel tank. Mounting is bolt-on.

• Petcocks: Paioli
• Fuel cap (UK): Newton Aero 400
• Harris style half fairing (Japan):
• NCR style front fender (Japan):
• NCR style single seat (Japan):

• NCR style rear set (Japan):
This is a three-stage adjustable rear step kit compatible with all years of the Bevel.
The opposed flange bearing arrangement provides a rattle-free pedal action.
The use of a modern, compact BREMBO rear master means that you won’t have any trouble finding replacement parts.
The height adjustment range is 22mm back from the standard position for the narrow frame.
22mm back from the standard position for the wide frame (22mm below the narrow).
Additionally, there is a very low position that moves an additional 22mm down in parallel.

< Exhaust >
• Verlicchi style stainless steel two into one exhaust (Japan):
• S2/Mille Conti muffle set:

< Brake & Clutch >
• OEM Ducati 999, Brembo Clutch, and front brake master cylinders:
• Brembo cast-iron front disc rotors:
• Small diameter rear cast iron disc rotor:
• Brembo rear brake caliper: F05 caliper
• Brembo rear brake master cylinder:
• Magnesium Rear brake caliper support (Japan):
• Clutch piston kit (Japan):
This kit features maintenance-free, full ceramic bearings within a lightweight, hard-anodized duralumin piston body.

< Engine >
• NCR style clutch cover (Japan):
• Electroless nickel plating on OEM parts (Japan): Clutch pressure disk, bolts, and spring plate
• Engine Tower with crankcase internal pressure control valve (Japan):

< Carburetor >
• Malossi Trumpet: 70mm
• Dellorto Trumpet:
• Low-rate carburetor spring (USA):

< Suspension >
• Ohlins full adjustable rear shock absorbers: 36PR1C1L
• Hyper Pro Front Fork Spring:

< Electrical >
• Blade-type fuse box (Japan): Using genuine parts from Japanese motorcycles
• Shin Dengen Regulator (Japan):
• AS Uotani SP2 Ignition coils & module (Japan): SP2 features a high-output ignition coil and a control unit that regulates it, designed to enhance torque, power, fuel efficiency, and starting performance.
• CDI Pickup kit for dry clutch (Japan) :
It is assembled using a timing plate that expands the ignition timing adjustment range by approximately 5 degrees compared to the OEM, a Japanese-made, replaceable wiring pickup, and heat- and oil-resistant wiring.
• Starter Switch (Japan): Using genuine parts from Japanese motorcycles

< Chassis, Chain & Wheels >
• NCR style chain adjusters (Japan):
• Offset front sprocket & aluminum rear sprocket for 520 gold chain (Japan):
• Forged Magnesium wheels (Japan): BITO R&D MAGTAN
• Tommaselli adjustable separate handlebars:
• Side stand both Left & Right (Japan):

< Other >
• Titanium bolts:
• Special Tools
• etc.

First of all, you purists please unclutch your pearls: the seller claims that all the changes he’s made to this Ducati Mille MHR are bolt-on and easily reversible, and he has the original parts, carefully preserved. And honestly, although I do appreciate the stock Hailwood Replica, it does seem a shame to hide what’s probably the bike’s best feature, that classic bevel-gear and tower-shaft driven overhead cam v-twin, under all that handsome, but slab-sided bodywork. I like what he’s done here for the most part, and the parts he’s used to modify this valuable classic appear to be of very high quality. In any event, this is a very nice, low-mile classic Ducati that can be put back to stock if that’s what you want.

-tad