1992 Ducati 851 Superbike with only 657 miles!
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Current Bid: $6,107.99 at time of listing
Ahh yes, 1992 what a year that was… While I was listening to Sir-Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” and Kris Kross’s “Jump” this guy had an eye to the future and was busy collecting Ducati’s; to re-sale to middle-aged guys trying to recapture 1992 all over again.
All flash-backs aside, this could be the best 851 I’ve ever seen. Only 657 miles in 18 years and if that doesn’t impress you check out the spares package that is being sold with it. This one is part of a larger collection and since I’m so close to it, I volunteer to test ride it for anyone interested 🙂 So hit me up if I need to grab my helmet.
My favorite part? The Cagiva style lettering.. I know, I know it’s petty, but it’s one of my favorite things about older Ducati’s. Yeah sure, they have gobs of torque and they make that sweet thumping sound, but you can still get that with any ole Ducati new or used.
Have a look and get a towel ready to wipe the drool off of the keyboard.
In the sellers own words:
This 851 was bought new and has been part of a collection of bikes. It has been a show piece that has been regularly serviced and ridden occasionally. With only 650 miles on it I haven’t even finished breaking it in. The rpm’s have been kept under 4k for the first 400 miles, then 6k until recently where I have brought it up to 8k. It runs perfect. The Bike came with two chips for the EFI. It has the race chip in it.
If you’re a collector or just want a perfect example of this classic Ducati, I don’t think you will find a better one anywhere but perhaps the Ducati Museum and I bet this one would still be better. It has been stored indoors in a climate controlled environment its whole life. The original tires are still on it with no appearance of dry rot. They still have all of their rubber mold lines, even towards the center of the tire. Oil has been changed several times along with the brake fluid and coolant. Oil for this bike is Agip 20-50 4T full synth. It has Fren Tubo Kevlar brake and clutch lines installed, but the rest of the bike is stock. I have about $5000 in extra parts that were to be installed on the bike but never made it. They are included in this auction. They are all NEW.
Termigoni CF Exhaust 1000
Extra set of exhaust mount. 75. set up for rear foot pegs and w/out when SPO Tail is installed.
Oil cooler. 350
Steering dampener with billet mount. 500
Billet clutch cover. 150
Carbon fiber front and rear fenders. 400
Rear factory SPO cowl, seat, rear pad, aluminum frame and install kit. 2000 (Very Rare to come by these days)
Billet rearset 550
2nd set of lower handlebars. 200 You may be able to flip them to raise them as well.
smoked wind screen. 50 Not in pictures.
Tank pad. 25
Shop service manual (2 inches thick) 200My reserve takes in to account that most all of this stuff will sell on the bay for 75% of new. This package is for the buyer who wants to build it his way in whole or part, and sell off the rest. If I get a bunch of people who just want the bike I’ll re-list it.
I have included a pic of what the bike would closely resemble with some of the parts from a bike I found on the net. It is not my bike. (last pic) I also have a source for any decal set up that you can imagine.
Buyer will be responsible for all transit costs for bike and parts. I will pack up all parts and work with the shipping company of your choice. Of course bike can be picked up in person or seen ahead of time. Bike ships after all funds clear. Payment terms. 300 deposit within 48 hrs via paypal. The rest in cash of certified check.
I have sold a number of bikes on ebay and have had great feed back. You will not be disappointed. This bike is everything I say it is.
Lastly, as I say about all my bikes, they are scratch free and look like new. Most have never seen a day of rain and get waxed regularly. No expense has been spared to maintain them to the highest standards.
That spares list reads like it’s from Doug Polen’s 1992 WSB championship bike parts bin. I have to agree with the seller in that this may very well be the best 851 available to the buying pulic or maybe even anyone.
Anyone care to take a stab at what it’s going to cost to park this in your collection? $15,000? $20,000?
You can to place your bid.
Cheers!
dd
