For Sale: 1992 Ducati 851 Strada
If there was any question that RSBFS is THE resource on the ‘net for finding cool bikes and information, then this must surely be proof. Here is a pretty cool looking bike, a relatively rare model, all at a decent price. And Hey! The seller has thoughtfully used an earlier RSBFS post (copied verbatim) to describe this bike. For amusement, check out the seller’s text (use the jump link below) with this post of a totally different 851.
That’s right, folks. This one has 50 large on the clockface; somebody really rode this beauty. In all, that is not too surprising – these 4-valve Ducs are reliable, offer crisp throttle response via fuel injection, and put out pretty decent power. Handling is right up there with anything your buddies will bring to a street ride, and the Strada variant of the bike offers cozy seating for two – perfect for date night!
Normally we would include a few words from the seller here, but since the seller simply used our words for his bike, we’ll skip that bit. Instead, let’s take a look at some quick thoughts around this particular example. The wheels on an 851 were not red (the 1992 wheels on a Strada were black, if I recall), so these have been painted. The mirrors were color coded on this model year, so these look to have been replaced at some time. The windscreen has also been replaced with a smoked unit. The brake lines have been upgraded, and the remote resevoirs have niftly little leg warmers on them . The seat has been updated to a Corbin unit, and somebody hacked off the rear fender at some point to give it a DIY license plate relocate look. The rear hugger is also missing.
Rebuilds on a desmoquattro don’t come cheap. That said, it is not uncommon for these to go well beyond that mileage. It’s not likely that this bike has been babied, but if it was proprely maintained then it could be a candidate for inexpensive Italian status. If interested, I would contact the seller for more information and ask some tough questions. The price is set at $5250 which is not bad money provided the bike holds up to closer inspection. Good luck, and tell them that RSBFS sent you… and wrote the ad copy!
MI
