Here’s another beautiful, exceptionally low mileage, limited edition, Italian motorcycle, available for a fraction of the original MSRP. This bike is shown by the original owner, has books and receipts, and well documents the minor flaws that have been incurred from storage over the years. If you’re looking for a conversation worthy display piece for your home, check it out!
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2002 Ducati MH900e for sale on eBay
from the seller:
Up for auction is a beautiful 2002 Ducati MH900e motorcycle. It is number 1450/2000. I took delivery of this bike brand new from Jack Trebour Motorcycles on January 5, 2002 after a two year wait. This motorcycle is in mint condition. It has only 566 miles on it. This vehicle has always been garaged and is in original stock condition. It has never been raced, misused, or abused in any way. This motorcycle has always been properly stored (i.e. no stale fuel) and started on a regular basis. The oil has been changed on a regular basis. I put new batteries (Yuasa YTX7L-BS) in it in late September, 2012. Battery tender leads have also been installed to make charging the batteries much easier. The oil (Mobil 1 4T), filter (OEM Ducati), and spark plugs (OEM Ducati Champion RA6HC) were recently changed. I am the only person (40 something) who has ridden this motorcycle since taking delivery. In the name of full disclosure, there are a few minor issues worth noting. Each is shown in the photos and highlighted in yellow.
1. There is a small scuff on the rear seat pad.
2. There is a fine and shallow scratch (approx. 1/2″) on the rear cowl.
3. The paint on the inside of the fairing where the left mirror is attached is chipped. This was present when I took delivery.
4. There are some minor blemishes on the left side of the triple tree. They were present when I took delivery.
5. There is a fine and shallow scratch on the right exhaust.
6. There is some cracking in the clear coat on the rear wheel. It is located on the hub area and each of the five spokes on the right side of the wheel. In addition, there is some cracking in the clear coat on the left side of the rear wheel. One is a 3″ patch and the other is a 10″ patch on the short side of the rim that mates to the tire. The cracking is extremely fine and shallow. All areas are smooth to the touch and there is no flaking. I am not sure if this was present when I took delivery. It is rather difficult to notice.
7. There are some scratches in the paint on the center stand. Most of them are on the bottom.
All of the original paperwork will be included in the sale. In addition, a Ducati MH900e shop manual, Ducati Performance MH900e Accessories and Kit Catalogue, Ducati Desmo Owners Club booklet filled out in my name, and some magazines from the period will be included. Finally, the plaque, t-shirt (used) w/box, original spark plugs, oil filter, Fiamm batteries (no longer working) will also be included.
while its nice to see these bikes popping up for sale here on RSBFS, I think these are still bikes for collectors mostly, not riders. Part of the problem with these bikes is that the stock fuel tank was only 2.2 gallons. Cycleworks out in California USA made a aftermarket piece that expanded it to 5.5 gallons as I recall. Personally if I was going to add one of these I would upgrade the tank and ride it a bit more often…still awfully nice to look at in the living room
I will buy one of these bikes after I get done riding the piss out of my SB8R. I will probably ride a MH900E like I ride my Bimota. Although I like nice bikes in the garage, I believe the engineers and teams that built them would be happy to see them being rode to their potential.
Matt – I wonder whats harder to get parts for, a Bimota SB8R or the Duc MH900E? The engine for both shouldn’t be an issue but bodywork for both is probably unobtanium
Just FYI, it is an extremely uncomfortable bike to ride and really puts a lot of strain on your wrists. I suppose you can get used to that, but it is much harsher than riding a 996. So, yes the tank issue has been addressed, but after 2.2 gallons, you just might be hoping for a break
Joel
*GAG* These are so dumb-looking. They are so confusing to look at.
Agreed. Very My eye doesn’t know where to start or go when looking at this bike. Who did Ducati use as
the designer on this model?
One of the comments on Facebook, “Ducati the drunk years”. Sums it up well, love it or hate it!
One thing that always bugs me is when they use black zip ties on a red frame. They make colored zip ties people!!
You can buy a two dimensional painting, or a three dimensional work of art. I’d rather have a MH900e in my living room. Beautiful machine.
TM, I agree, it always seems that the guys that don’t like the MH900e are also the guys who don’t like anything that is a deviation from normal engineering. Some bikes regardless of ergonomics or performance are just good to look at. Personally it’s one of my favorite bikes in my collection which includes bikes that are historically much more desirable and much more expensive than the MH900e… I bet the nay sayers also don’t like the design of the Tesi 2d or the brittan either.
About 2 gallons is the limit on my 63 year old wrists. But I love it. North Carolina mountains make it all OK