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Current Walkaround Video:
The seller notes that this bike was last started 2.5 years ago, he has provided a cold start video from that time:
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: ZDM1HB7RXPB000605. Engine #: HB7P000595.
The seller has not ridden this bike during his ownership. The odometer shows 26,060 kilometers (16,192 miles).
“I purchased this beautiful bike to display in my house. I have had it 2.5 years and now its time to let someone else enjoy it. It was last running 2.5 years ago as seen in the provided video. It is currently displayed with no fuel in it. It is currently displayed in my house with no fuel in it ready for crating and shipping.”
Maintenance:
“New spark plugs, oil/filter change, new cam belts, (not started since changing), Ohlins rear shock/reservoir service, new rear sprocket, (Renthal alloy 39T 520), New front sprocket (15T) & fixing plate. new D.I.D race chain (ERV3 xring gold), new gas cap seal and o-ring, new rear tail light lens. All work done in 2024.”
Per the seller, there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
“Desmo Times cooling fan switch kit, K&N air filter. Aftermarket exhaust, ECU chip/EPROM upgrade.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires with date codes of 0214 and 0417.
The sale includes three keys, the tool kit, owner’s manual, and several original parts that were replaced.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The seller notes “mark in paint by headlight, minor scratch on tail section, marks in paint on throttle housing.”
Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Ducati is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any 888 SPO stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
