No Reserve – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO

SOLD FOR: $16,157

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on April 21, 2023

Winner: br67

Winning Bid: $15,100
Buyer Fee: $1,057
Total: $16,157

Description

4/17 Update: thanks to commenter rikyo, who pointed out that this bike is missing the rear turn signals. The originals were lost and are not included.

Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 1993 Ducati 888 SPO. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

By 1992, when Pierre Terblanche gave the 851 a facelift, Ducati had firmly established a line of SP (Sport Production) homologation specials based on the line. The Italian firm debuted the SP5 for 1993, however they were not able to get it to pass US Department of Transportation regulations, so they created the SPO (Sport Production Omologato) for Americans that year.

The 888 produced 94 horsepower thanks to the iconic desmo valve V-Twin. Slight improvements contributed to a quarter mile time of 10.81 seconds on the way to a top speed of 157 miles per hour.

The SPO blended the Strada engine with several upgrades from the SP5, such as the single seat, upswept exhaust, and Ohlins shock with ride height adjustment.

In a 1993 comparison story, Cycle World summed up the 888 SPO as “a Superbike racer traveling incognito, with a headlight and turn signals included to keep the Department of Transportation happy. It is among the very best sportbikes in the world, regardless of engine type, regardless of country of origin…the 888 is one of those rare motorcycles whose limits are so high that you’d be foolish to try to get near them on the street.” Ducati backed that up on the track, winning the 1993 World Superbike Manufacturer’s Championship. Doug Polen would also win the AMA Superbike Championship that year on a Ducati as well.

This example is VIN: ZDM1HB7R0PB000693. The seller purchased the bike from a private party four years ago.

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 14,154 miles.

Documented Maintenance Included In Sale:
December 2019, Moto Republic: new chain/sprockets, new brake pads, deglaze rotors, new Pirelli SC V3 tires.
May 2020, Moto Republic: electrical diagnosis, fix wiring harness (reg/rec to stator)
April 2022, Cycle Depot: repair fuel hose

The seller notes that the belts were done in 2019 so they will need to be replaced if the next owner would like to ride this bike.

Modifications:
Marvic Streamline magnesium wheels – the rear is 6″ wide. They have less than 100 miles of use.

Full Termignoni exhaust, exhaust wrap.

Öhlins steering damper.

Aftermarket windscreen.

Custom under-tail tray, rear turn signal delete.

Battery tender lead.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 0219 and 3919.

The sale includes one key.

The sale also includes the stock wheels, rear sprocket, and a Pit Bull stand.


Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:







Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Texas title. Have any 888 SPO stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1993

Make

Ducati

Model

888 SPO

Mileage

14,154

VIN

ZDM1HB7R0PB000693

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Texas

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

CycleVIN

https://cyclevin.com/ZDM1HB7R0PB000693.pdf

Total Bids Placed: 41

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: br67

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
br67 April 21, 2023 1:00 pm $15,100
whisk April 21, 2023 1:00 pm $15,001 Auto
whisk April 21, 2023 12:59 pm $14,900
br67 April 21, 2023 12:59 pm $14,800 Auto
whisk April 21, 2023 12:59 pm $14,700
br67 April 21, 2023 12:59 pm $14,600 Auto
whisk April 21, 2023 12:59 pm $14,500
br67 April 21, 2023 12:58 pm $14,400
whisk April 21, 2023 12:58 pm $14,300
br67 April 21, 2023 12:58 pm $14,200 Auto
br67 April 21, 2023 12:55 pm $14,100
katsumikasai April 21, 2023 12:55 pm $14,000 Auto
katsumikasai April 21, 2023 12:52 pm $13,600 Auto
OldDucGuy April 21, 2023 12:52 pm $13,500
katsumikasai April 21, 2023 8:03 am $13,100
kentharle April 21, 2023 8:03 am $13,000 Auto
kentharle April 20, 2023 12:10 pm $12,200
blade1 April 20, 2023 12:07 pm $12,100
kentharle April 20, 2023 12:07 pm $12,000 Auto
kentharle April 20, 2023 12:03 pm $10,100
Steve maman April 20, 2023 12:03 pm $10,000 Auto
Steve maman April 19, 2023 11:27 am $7,599 Auto
BellissiMoto April 19, 2023 11:27 am $7,499
Steve maman April 19, 2023 11:27 am $7,350 Auto
BellissiMoto April 19, 2023 11:27 am $7,250
Steve maman April 19, 2023 8:41 am $7,100
bmxr April 19, 2023 8:41 am $7,000 Auto
bmxr April 18, 2023 10:16 pm $6,100
oneshoulder April 18, 2023 9:13 pm $6,000 Auto
PappaWheelie April 18, 2023 9:13 pm $5,900
oneshoulder April 18, 2023 8:49 am $5,800 Auto
Ducboy23 April 18, 2023 8:49 am $5,700
oneshoulder April 15, 2023 4:56 pm $5,600 Auto
Bird427 April 15, 2023 4:56 pm $5,500
oneshoulder April 15, 2023 8:19 am $5,001 Reserve
starhead April 15, 2023 8:19 am $5,000 Auto
starhead April 15, 2023 7:58 am $1,600 Auto
Ming67 April 15, 2023 7:58 am $1,500
starhead April 14, 2023 7:35 pm $201 Auto
Goggles_Pizzano April 14, 2023 7:35 pm $101
starhead April 14, 2023 1:59 pm $1
Auction started April 14, 2023 1:00 pm
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