Registration No: P405 XNJ
Frame No: DM916S 1010018
MOT: None

• Presented in excellent and original condition
• A design classic celebrating its 30th anniversary
• Low mileage with a history file and a current V5C

In 1971 Ducati's chief engineer Fabio Taglioni designed the classic V-twin bevel drive engine first used in the GT750. This proved to be an immediate success with Paul Smart’s winning the 1972 Imola 200 race, beginning a long tradition of race-winning V-twins that have gone on to dominate World Superbike racing over the years. Launched in 1991, the Ducati 888 was an upgraded version of the Ducati 851. The SP5 was the final creation of the famous 888 before the 916 was launched. The launch of the Massimo Tamburini designed 916 in 1994 revolutionized motorcycle styling and overnight made all of its competitors seem dated, going on to give Carl Fogarty his first Superbike world championship that year. Now celebrating its 30th year, it is often described as the 'the most beautiful bike ever made'.

This beautiful 916 has been part of The Brian Ditchfield Collection, a retired engineer and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast who in the past ran a very successful Sidecar GP team, finishing in the top 6 in the 2003 World Championship. A bike that would grace any collection, it is presented in excellent and standard condition, still sporting its original Ducati ZDM14 end-cans that were very often replaced in the day. The bike comes supplied with numerous invoices for servicing work carried out over the years, including one from Ducati Technical Services in 2018 for a full service including Dyno runs amounting to £940, and 11 old MOTs together with a current V5C. Not run for a while, it will need the normal checks before use. Even at 30 years old, the 916 still stands out as a stunning-looking bike and is already being considered as a fast-appreciating classic, although not many will have survived in such original condition as this example.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189