The Ducati brand is steeped in competition; much of what we enjoy today on the street was forged in angry battle on the tracks across Europe. So to was it with this 600cc TT2 machine. Listed as a racebike with a penchant for itinerant touring of local European villages in its youth, this twin now lives a life of luxury as a piece of artwork in New York. The bike is a rare model and appears to have survived the heyday of competition. It needs a new home, and a buyer willing to take care of it in the manner it has become accustomed. Might that be you?
1982 Ducati TT2 Racer for sale on eBay
From the seller:
#31 of 42 TT2’s built, was produced in late 1982 and is described as a ‘last edition’ with Campagnolo 16/18″ wheels, Magnesium forks and 40mm Malossi carburetors. Proudly it was shown at many local Ducati events and at North America’s Ducati TT Symposiums #1 in Brooklyn New York, #2 in Alpine New Jersey and #3 Barber Motorports in Alabama. Photo’s from each Symposium are included and more are available. Owned since 2006 it has been the jewel of my collection. It is in excellent condition that looks incredibly original. The 600cc motor sounds like a Chevy V8 without mufflers.
More from the seller:
Imported from Belgium 5 years prior to my purchase the story that came with this TT2 is it originally sold from a Dealer in the Geneva area who was known to ride this bike in the street. It was during this time a small aluminum dash was created to include the Veglia tach and a small button pull on/off switch. Like most thin fiberglass bodied motorcycles of the era, I expect the paint was refinished long ago and the fairing paint is showing some age. There is a crack in the clutch lever, just so its been stated. During my ownership the motor has been run multiple times, but it has not been raced or driven at speed. Therefore prior to track time, expect a full going through as expected with any racing vehicle.
With a nagging suspicion that I’ve seen this bike before (an altogether frequent hallucination in the plush offices of RSBFS), I ran a search of the archives. I did find this suspiciously similar bike from last year, but it claims to be a totally different production number. The pictures sure look close to me, as do some of the descriptions. However given the rarity of these models perhaps that is inevitable. As always, we at RSBFS advocate that buyers should do their homework and ask lots of questions. This bike looks beautiful, and could make someone’s garage (or den, man cave or bedroom) very happy. Bring some big bucks ($65k USD ought to do it) and make your fellow man jealous. Check it out here, and good luck!
MI
dear all,
i can confirm the story about the TT2.. n not a story, it’s reality. I bought this TT2 from the dealer in Genova ( Italy). It is fullu originaly !! even the paint is original!!; It has never been used for racing ( probably the only tt never raced) but only , occasionaly by that dealer on the Genovan streets. I only used this bike as a statc dispaly ( I had a ducati dealrship at that time , stikker “moto mania” still on the fairing!! ), though it was too valuable to really race.
It’s one of the few bikes I regret ever selling ( and no don’t have the free cash).
I still have the original front mudgaurd from this bike….
good luck for the new owner.. grts Bart Crauwels
Hi Bart – welcome to RSBFS, and thanks for sharing your personal knowledge regarding this bike. It is a wonderful piece of history, and a terrific looking machine. Good luck to the seller, and lots of envy to the new owner!