I do love me some 851 goodness, and this one looks really good! With under 10k miles on this 17 year old superbike, it looks to be in phenomenal condition! Take a look here on eBay where the starting bid is $5000:
quote from the seller’s listing:
Very rare 1992 ducati 851. This bike has alot of upgrades including lots of carbon fiber, Marchisini wheels, floating brake rotors and much more. This bike is mint and part of a collection, it was always kept indoors and always maintened properly. Look at the pics and you will see that a bike like this does not come for sale very often. This is a no reserve sale and a 7 day auction so someone will get this beautiful bike at a great price. If you know Ducati you know how great this bikes are and know the upgrades made by the factory for this 2nd generation of 851.
This bike excites me for a few reasons. For starters it has very tasteful modifications and the condition looks really good. It’s also part of a collection as the pictures tell the real story. Check out all the other Duc’s in the background. And I do believe that’s a late model Testarossa in the same garage.
I think it’s getting close to time to sell my 750SS and upgrade. These 851 and 888’s that have been coming up are really making me consider it!
dc
How do the 748/749’s stack up against 851/888 in terms of performance and rarity. Are 748’s more common or somewhat rare.
I believe the 748’s are more common place, but I’m having trouble finding any hard data to back that up. Anyone out there able to help us out?
dc
Mmmmm, my precious!
Back to salivating over the Duc….
I know, I want that collection some day!!
dc
I just aquired a 1990 851 off of ebay…Awesome! Only 143 brought into the US in 90, they are pretty rare. I don’t know about performance against the 748, it’s about 100hp, but who cares,it’s a work of art, sounds beautiful too.
Martin,
Congratulations on the purchase! Tell us more about your new bike and send a picture!
dc