For Sale: 1993 Ducati 888 SPO Superbike
Are you impressed by the current crop of 1198 Superbikes? How about the 1098? 999? 996 or 916? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you have this bike to thank. That’s right: The performance and success of this desmoquattro, fuel-injected Ducati 888 SPO made future Ducati Superbikes possible. It didn’t hurt that that bike was gorgeous:
The 888 SPO (Sport Production Omologato) was only available in limited numbers. It is estimated that only 400 Homologated street units sold between 1993 and 1994. These homologation units qualified the 888 for competition in World Superbike for production-based machines. Only 300 units were 888SPO, with the final 100 units receiving the “888LTD” designation. Any way you cut it, the 888 is one rare machine.
This particular bike appears to be in great shape. It has slightly higher mileage than a lot of bikes of this eschelon with 16,236 miles, but at least the new owner will not have to fret about putting time on a zero-miles bike.
From the seller:
I am proud to offer one of my all time favorite motorcycles for sale. I am a factory certified Ducati mechanic and have performed an extensive service including but not limited to: Belts, Valve adjustment, throttle body sync, fuel filter, Engine oil and filter, steering head bearing lube and adjustment, swingarrm and all critical fastener torques, forks. Bike performs like new!!!!!!!!! New ohlins steering damper, carbon hugger, carbon front fender, carbon guage surround, spiegler s/s brake and clutch lines, throttle meister, carbon slip ons with Ferrachi chip, 101 rwhp on our Dynojet Dyno!
Are you drooling yet? If not, perhaps you should check your pulse!
This bike is for sale right now, and the auction time is running out. This is your chance to not only own a significant piece of Ducati history, but a fantastic work of art as well.
MI
Hey all you Ducati fans: How about letting us know your favorite model/era of Superbike… 851, 888, 916, 996, 999, 1098, 1198. I’d love to hear from you!
I think I’d be lying if I didn’t say the 748/916/996/998 era is my favorite. These were the bikes that got my heart racing when I first started riding in college years ago and I still stop in my tracks when I see one.
For me, the 999 is simply to ugly from the front to consider and the 848/1098/1198’s are unquestionably cool but they’ve never sparked any passion for me.
My .02,
dc
The 851 was the first Ducati I have seen up close. The sound was amazing. I still think the D16 is the best looking of all thier production bikes.
I think the worst looking was the 999. I hated the stacked headlights.
Very little can sound as cool as a D-16 on full song. Gotta love that. For my money the 851 has the right mix of old-school flowing bodywork and wonderful mechanical soul. Each subsequent version has added performance and style – but they feel increasingly clinical to me.