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 (VIN: ZDM1HB7R5RB002023) is #89 of the SPO Limiteds.
The odometer shows 6,555 miles.
The seller acquired it roughly six years ago. He then sent it to Pro Italia in Glendale, California for a restoration.
Restoration work included:
Silmotor exhaust.
CRG bar end mirror.
Samco hoses “after having all fittings polished in order to remove any signs of corrosion.”
New Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires, chain, and sprockets.
New hoses, fuel lines, and fittings.
New timing belts and valve adjustment. He also had Tony Markus refinished and repaint the stator cover.
Cleaned the brake calipers.
The seller did a lot of the heavy lifting himself with regards to disassembly and cleaning. He had Mr. Markus restore the paint on the body panels and clear coat them.
The seller states that he’s covered approximately 150 miles since the restoration was performed.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Michigan title.
Have any 888 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1994
Make
Ducati
Model
888 SPO
Mileage
6,555
VIN
ZDM1HB7R5RB002023
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Michigan
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/ZDM1HB7R5RB002023.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 37
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: m*****h
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $28,088 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
