1992 Ducati 851 Strada
Miles: 1,600
Clean Alabama Title
Bid at post: $5,500
Auction ends: Tomorrow
Friday, December 27
Update: Bid to $9,200. No sale.
Straight from BaT
This 1992 Ducati 851 Strada was purchased by the seller on BaT in November 2023, and it show 1,600 miles. The bike is powered by a liquid-cooled 851cc Desmoquattro L-twin paired with a six-speed transmission, and its fully faired bodywork has been repainted in red over a white-finished trellis frame. Equipment includes electronic fuel injection, 50mm throttle bodies, and a two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with upswept slip-on mufflers in addition to a clear windscreen, adjustable suspension, triple disc brakes with Brembo calipers, and 17″ Brembo alloy wheels. This 851 is now offered with a clean Alabama title in the seller’s name.
Listing Details
- Chassis: ZDM1HB6R8NB004232
- 1,600 Miles Shown
- 851cc Desmoquattro L-Twin
- Six-Speed Transmission
- Red Paint
- White-Finished Trellis Frame
- Clear Windscreen
- 17″ Brembo Alloy Wheels
- Triple Disc Brakes w/Brembo Calipers
- Adjustable Suspension
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Dual 50mm Throttle Bodies
- 2-Into-1-Into-2 Exhaust System
- Paddock Stand
- Tool Kit
- Motorcycle Cover
RSBFS
“In the early 1990s, the sport bike world was changing fast. All of the Japanese manufacturers had re-energized their fleet through liquid cooling, fuel injection and four valve per cylinder technology. Ducati had none of these in the line up, instead continuing to rely on the ubiquitous air cooled, two valve L-twin. In one fell swoop, however, the 851 changed all of that.
Simultaneously adding liquid cooling, a four valve per cylinder head (with desmo activation, natch), AND fuel injection, Ducati propelled itself back to the top tier of the world’s stage – and created an iconic machine that became the foundation for all Ducati superbikes to follow. With a racing pedigree, sharp looks and limited numbers, the 851 continues to be one of the high water mark machines created by the Bologna firm.” wrote Mike for RSBFS back in 2011.
These were considered collectible and rare then, and now we can tack on another 14 years.
This bike has only 1,600 miles and more photos and video are on the BaT post. The current seller bought it from BaT last year for $12,500.
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
Ah, the golden age of superbikes. Time when having adjustable forks still meant you could change your fork oil with commonly available tools from harbor freight.
Can anyone explain why almost everything on BaT is only been owned for a few months? Its almost like BaT is mostly flippers.
This bike is scheduled to sell at Iconic Motorbikes Auctions next week. Interesting that it’s on BAT this week.
1992 Ducati 851 with 1,635 Miles – Iconic Motorbike Auctions
I’m not sure what to make of that.
@jrbourgeois How did you find that? I never see anything when I use the “coming soon” link. Thanks.
@Dan all it takes is becoming an Iconic Motorbike Club Member for $25/month or you can go for a premium membership at $100 monthly
@Luke Warmwater that’s exactly what BaT has become. I’m a long time member and remember when it was just bunch of enthusiasts discussing and commenting bunch of interesting CL ads. Now, BaT is a sales platform for professional dealers and flippers. Getting ripped off by the sellers on BaT is not that uncommon. I’d say it has become a glorified version of FleaBay
jrbourgeois, that’s interesting, I was the high bidder on BaT, and just sent a final offer to the seller. I wouldn’t have wasted my time if I’d seen this Iconic auction!
@Dan – jrbourgeois told me he did a basic VIN search. Hope that helps!
Yup, BAT is just for flippers and baby boomers who like to sniff each other’s farts telling themselves what great deal you got by dropping 7.5K on a 70s Honda CT70…
@LL…thanks, done that many times myself and come up with some interesting stuff. Once even caused a bike to be removed from an Iconic auction because of a rollback on the odometer. Just didn’t occur to me to on this bike. I was real tempted to post jrbourgeois findings on BaT and probably should have.
Also, regarding bikes that get relisted after only being owned for short time. BaT encourages this by sending buyers emails asking if it’s time to list the bike they won. I think it was about a year after I’d won that they contacted me.
I find it much easier to buy a bike then to sell one and an auction site appeals to me more than a Craigslist ad. Don’t really want to haggle or hand the keys to some unknown for a joy ride. I have way too many bikes but the time has come to reduce the herd so may be testing the Bat or Iconic waters. Would love to hear from experienced sellers.