Please note: Minimum bid increments have been decreased from $100 to $50, and the minimum buyers fee has been reduced from $250 to $150.
The Sport1000 took its inspiration from the 1973 Ducati 750 Sport and had the look of a classic lightweight single-seat cafe racer. It used a two-valve 1000DS motor stuffed in a trellis tube frame with a 56.1 in wheelbase. With so many bikes trying to echo a classic image of their company’s old days, Ducati was the first to do it with the Sport1000.
Over the last decade, Sport Classic parts have become increasingly sought after, both for use as OEM replacements and for custom builds. Interestingly, the tanks for Ducati’s Sport Classic range were produced by fellow Italian outfit Acerbis.
Plucked from a 2006 example, this particular Sport1000 tank still wears its original Burnt Yellow with black stripe color scheme. Per the seller: “The tank is in immaculate condition and is considered new-old stock.”
Inside of the tank:
Note: This sale does NOT include a fuel cap. And though they look similar, the Sport1000 tank is NOT compatible with the Sport 1000S, GT 1000, and Paul Smart 1000 LE variants of the Sport Classic.
Currently located in Plandome, New York, this Ducati tank is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
