The Ducati 888 SPO was a limited edition of the 888 that was only sold in the US in 1993 and 1994. Ian Falloon called it an “amalgam of the limited production high-performance SP5 and the European-specification 888 Strada” – the SP5 didn’t pass US regulations for import so the SPO was created for AMA Superbike homologation purposes. Upgrades over the Strada included the monoposto tail, upswept exhaust, and Ohlins shock.
Most sources state that only 100 examples were sold in the US in 1994, and they were differentiated in name (officially they were called the 888 SPO Limited or LTD) as well as in content (carbon fiber front fender, bronze wheels, larger front axle, and a numbered plaque on the top triple clamp).
This example is VIN: ZDM1HB7R7RB002069, Engine #: HB7R002075. The seller acquired it 14 years ago from a private party.
It is production number #58 out of 100.
The seller has not ridden this bike during his ownership. The odometer shows 36,186 kilometers (22,484 miles).
It was originally sold in the United States and retains the US and California compliance emissions labels on the underside of the tank.
“It is the SPO with No. 58 on the plate on the clamp, mostly original, runs smooth and the idle is perfect. The last MOT was in 2008, since 2010 it has been stored in a collection, dry and warm.”
Maintenance:
“New parts:
Belts
Fuel hoses
Air filter
Oil filter
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Tyres Pirelli Corsa Rosso III
All fluids including oil and brakes”
The seller notes that “because of the long standing, there can be an issue with the fork.”
Modifications:
SIL MOTO carbon exhaust.
RRT footrests.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 4224 and 2625.
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:
“1. Scratch left side fairing and the typical dent on the indicator.
2. Monoposto with a minor dent on the back.
3. The mirrors have fogged up at the edges (old).”
Currently located in Schorfheide, Germany, this Ducati is offered on a clean German registration that has been off license since 2008. Have any 888 SPO stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
