For Sale: 2002 DUCATI MH900e on eBay
You have to hand it to Ducati: No other manufacturer has quite pulled off the “limited edition” model lineup quite like the wonder from Bologna. In this case, however, instead of simply stapling a number on the top of the triple clamps Ducati actually came up with a unique and truly limited offering – a modern interpretation of the Mike Hailwood Edition.
Based around the Super Sport 900cc air cooled motor, the MH900e was offered via the Internet for one day only (Jan 1, 2000) – and limited to 2000 units. The bike sold out immediately, and continues to be a rare and significant model in Ducati’s history.
It doesn’t hurt that the bike is stunning: From the asymetrical rear suspension to the retro-futuristic tail pipe arrangement to the classic, swoopy sport fairing – the MH900e does not fail to impress. The visual impact that this bike evokes is unmistakable.
From the seller:
2002 DUCATI MH900e (#1513 of 2000 built)
Termignoni All-Titanium Exhaust System (ECU reprogrammed)
Screened Air Intake Velocity Stacks
Ducati Performance Open Racing Style Timing Belt Covers
Ducati Performance Brake and Clutch Racing Style Levers
Fast by Ferracci Clip-on Bar Risers
Factory Rear Wheel Stand
Ducati Performance Custom Cover
Factory Engraved Serial # Silver PlaqueIncludes all original parts.
Approx 150 miles.
There are some that find the style of the MH900e a little polarizing; a clash between old and new. There are others who claim that the bikes are too extreme in terms of seating position and are uncomfortable. Maybe that is why so few of these bikes ever have more than a few thousand miles – if even that. This particular example sports just 150 miles on the clock! I will leave my rant regarding how folks can spend so much $$ on upgrades to a bike that has never been ridden for another day. In this case, the next lucky collector will end up with a great bike PLUS all the stock bits!
This auction is on right now, with the current price bid up to $14k with reserve not met. Values on these MHe bikes are definitely headed back up (not nearly as high as the $1m an eBay seller was trying to unload two for these for late last year), but certainly higher than in recent times. And why not? This is a collectable, rolling work of art – unique to look at and rare in numbers. For your chance to take a look at this stunner, click the link and jump over to the auction. Good Luck!
MI
This bike sold at 16k. If you’re going to do mods on a bike like this then you might want to think about some ergonomic mods in order to make it streetable. The sin is touching the original design. I guess these sorts of bikes will always be garage queens and the ownes dont really ride much if at all.
Of course the attention you would get at every corner or stop light would be annoying after a while.