Please note: VINData incorrectly calls this a 2022 model. This is because the 10th digit of the VIN that denotes the bikes year is reused every 30 years.
Introduced in 1987, the 851 made Ducati relevant in motorcycle racing again, earning a WSBK championship in 1990 and launching a series of V-Twin superbikes that would last for more than three decades.
It was a quantum leap for the Bologna-based manufacturer. Sporting a new trellis frame, the 851cc L-Twin featured fuel injection, liquid cooling, a dry clutch, and desmo 4V heads, producing 104 horsepower and 52.5 pound feet of torque. Top speed was 155 miles per hour.
As Steve Rose put it in his 851 Buyer’s Guide for Bennetts, “Ducati’s 851 might not have shifted many units but it still managed to change motorcycling, save Ducati and make Superbike racing ten times more interesting.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1HB6R6NB004200.
The odometer shows 7,761 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “Dealer did a full service before transport including new tires, new fluids, and the Desmo valve service.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok (Lined)
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95+%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 85%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Slight Weep
Tire Date Code Front: 29/25
Tire Date Code Rear: 03/25
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 30 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 33 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.53V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.25V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench; Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 4 Miles
Notes:
-Slight Scratches and Chips in fairings
-Liner in Fuel Tank
-Rear shock has slight leak at seal
-Timing Belts and Valve adjustments unknown
Recommendations:
-Rebuild Rear Shock
-Replace Timing Belts and Valve adjustments history currently unknown
Modifications:
D&D dual carbon fiber exhaust.
CNC Racing Quick Action System fuel cap.
Powerbronze windscreen.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power tires with date codes of 0325 and 2925.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean Oregon title.
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