Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
One of the most influential motorcycles of recent times, the Ducati '851' Superbike restored the fortunes of the Italian company
Introduced in 1988, two models were available initially: the 851 'Strada' and 851 'Superbike Kit', the latter being the first of many limited edition 'homologation specials' produced to satisfy WSC requirements
The major differences were the Kit's closer-ratio gearbox and 17" Marvic magnesium wheels
This bike is supplied with its original Warranty and Pre-delivery Certificate, issued by the supplying dealer, Panigale Concessionaires, confirming that it is an '851 Kit Racer'
This document is dated 9th May 1991, the year that the Ducati was first registered (H851 DTM) and records the first owner as Mr Ian Longstaff, whose name is on the fairing
Purchased by its current (4th) owner in 2017. Invoice in the file post-purchase (15/ 03/ 18) for £2, 078 at 1, 102 miles
Recent invoice for belts from Moto Rapido for £703 dated 27/ 08/ 24 at a indicated mileage of 1, 109
The 851 "Kit" was built for competition and, as most were used as such, we doubt that there are many left in this fabulous condition
