With its distinctive yellow colour scheme, hints of café racer and fascinating mechanical layout, the Ducati ‘Desmo’ was one of the more unusual and desirable bikes of the 1970s.
Derived from the Ducati singles of the 1960s, the Desmos used reciprocating, unsprung valves and were both sophisticated and lively for their day.
Available in 250, 350 and 450cc layouts, this one is the entry model, but no less appealing for it as it’s still a very lively bike, with eager performance and a highly distinctive soundtrack. It has been in the care of its current owner for 19 years, but with advancing age he’s decided it’s time to let someone else have the fun of what is a wonderful bike. “I was never it’s owner – just its custodian,” he told us. “Now it’s time for someone else to look after it and keep it in good condition.”
It’s a credit to him that the condition it is currently in is superb, helped by the fact it has been kept garaged with its own cover throughout his ownership.
If you’re looking for an iconic bike to add to your collection, then the bumble-bee coloured Ducati Desmo has to be worthy of consideration. It’s a great-looking bike, a proper enthusiasts’ machine to ride and a fascinating collectors’ item, not only evocative of its era but also wearing the name of one of the most famous and passion-inspiring names in motorcycle history. A fabulous find.
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Vehicle specification
Year1975
MakeDucati
Model250
ColourYellow
Odometer8,611 Miles
Engine size250
Auction Details
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Attleborough
LocationNorfolk
CountryUnited Kingdom
Bidding history
27
bids
Ke••••£10,50026/06/23
ia••••£10,50023/06/23
Ke••••£10,00023/06/23
ia••••£9,90023/06/23
Ke••••£9,70023/06/23
ia••••£9,60023/06/23
Ke••••£9,50023/06/23
ia••••£9,25023/06/23
Ke••••£9,00023/06/23
ia••••£8,90023/06/23
Ke••••£8,70023/06/23
ia••••£8,50023/06/23
Ke••••£8,35023/06/23
ia••••£8,25023/06/23
Ke••••£8,00023/06/23
ia••••£7,80023/06/23
Ke••••£7,60023/06/23
ll••••£7,50023/06/23
Ke••••£7,35023/06/23
ia••••£7,25023/06/23
Ke••••£7,00023/06/23
ll••••£6,75023/06/23
Ke••••£6,50023/06/23
ll••••£6,25023/06/23
ja••••£6,00021/06/23
qb••••£5,50019/06/23
Lu••••£5,00016/06/23
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1975 Ducati Desmo 250
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