Ducati released the 851 to the world in 1987, and it was the introduction of four valve Desmo heads. It made Ducati a competitive race team again (they’d end up winning the 1990 World SBK Championship with this model). For homologation purposes, they released 207 “kit” versions of the Tricolore, some of which were converted to be street legal. Estimates suggest that 20 were brought to the US.
Kit bikes different from the regular bikes with a braced swingarm, close-ratio transmission, Marvic magnesium wheels, dry clutch, and a deleted speedo. The motor has work done to it as well, including an upgraded camshaft, ram-air duct, and up-spec’d electronic control unit. All the changes were supposedly good for 120 horsepower.
This example is VIN: ZDM3HB6T0JB850045.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown.
Modifications:
This bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
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The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Nevada, this Ducati is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 851 Tricolore stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
