Description
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There are multiple motorcycles out there inspired by Mike Hailwood, but the Ducati MH900e Evoluzione might be the most visually extreme. Originally a sketch from the legenedary Pierre Terblanche, Ducati got plenty of positive feedback and decided to post a survey on their website to see if its passionate fans would actually buy a production version. 300 people said yes, so Ducati decided to build… 2000 (half in the year 2000, and the other half in 2001). Continuing the website-based theme, Ducati offered the bikes for sale online – the first time any motorcycle manufacturer sold directly to the consumer. The first 1,000 bikes sold out in 31 minutes.
The MH900e used the engine from a 900SS (75 horsepower) but the lower gearing and fuel injection from a Monster 900, helping acceleration figures. A couple of interesting features did not make the jump from concept to production, including exhaust-integrated rear turn signals and a rearview camera/display. Owners were given a matching red paddock stand, plaque, and t-shirt, all of which incorporated the production number of their specific bike.
This example is VIN: ZDMV300AA1B000119. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan, the history is not known.
It is #0230/2000.
The odometer shows 10,174 kilometers (6,321 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, flush the brake fluid, replace the belts, service the chain, and repair the starter relay wires. We also replaced a bent kickstand plate, repaired the sidestand, and gave the bike a thorough detailing in order to remove some corrosion present on the cases.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 2618 / Rear: 2618
Tire Life Front: 80% / Rear: 80%
Tire Press Front: 30% / Rear: 30%
Brake Life Front: 75% / Rear: 70%
Hydraulic Brakes & Clutch Fluids: New
Oil Quality: New Level: Good
Coolant: N/A
Drive Chain: Ok
Suspension Leaks: None
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.4V
Test Ride: 2 Km
Bike operates as designed
Notes:
• Missing lower engine covers
• Some corrosion
• Powder coat stripping from engine
• Has some rusty bolts
• Has aluminum gas tank conversion
• Has single battery conversion
• Aftermarket fender eliminator
• Aftermarket oil cooler
• Aftermarket belt cover from Kikuchi Kiyomi
Services Recommended:
• New Tires
Modifications:
Aftermarket oil cooler.
Aftermarket belt cover.
Aftermarket fender eliminator.
Not pictured: aluminum gas tank conversion and single battery conversion.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires with date codes of 0818 and 2618.
The sale includes one key.
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 Tennessee title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any MH900e stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
