Description
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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2002 Ducati MH900E. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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.
Many Ducatisti knew that this would be a collectible from the start, so they took the utmost care of them.
Manufactured in August of 2001, this example (VIN: ZDM1LA4NX2B000820) is production #749 of 2000. The earliest documented history provided shows that it was originally sold by Banzai Motorsports (no longer in business) in Crystal Lake, Illinois with 67 miles on the odometer in 2008.
The odometer shows 8,485 kilometers (5,272 miles).
In preparation for the listing, we had Angel detail the bike with extra time on the engine, service the chain, and install new Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 tires with date codes of 1321 and 1421. He notes that the brake pads are at roughly 65%.
Modifications:
Ducati Performance clutch pressure plate, SpeedyMoto clutch springs and caps, Rizoma clear/open clutch cover.
The sale includes the original plaque, owner’s manual, extra key, tool kit, and the matching serialized t-shirt for bike #749/2000. It does not include the original stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Scratches on edge of right mirror.
Chip on right top front fairing above and right of “I” of Ducati logo.
The rear wheel has cracking all throughout the powdercoating (please open this image in a new tab to enlarge):
Inside of the tank:
Documented Maintenance:
2/19 – BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta, $1,148.40
Diagnose rear brake locking up –> Rear master cylinder replaced.
Dash stuck in kilometers –> one of the reset buttons in the dash is not operating.
Replace brake reservoir cap.
Annual service with belts.
4/18 – EuroSports in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, $832.46
Get unit running, bike had been sitting for a year.
New battery
Oil/filter change
06/16 – Fast by Ferracci in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, $676.56
New battery, oi/filter change.
04/15 – Motorcycle Mall in Belleville, New Jersey, $1,550.44
General inspection
Check fluids/replace belts
Pick up/delivery
Additional storage
07/13 – Trebour Motorcycles in Ledgewood, New Jersey, $344.24
Replace remote switch solenoid and batteries.
04/13 – Trebour Motorcycles in Ledgewood, New Jersey, $1,721.40
Replace belts, spark plugs, headlight and taillight bulbs, tires.
Bleed brakes
Oil/filter change
Weld license plate bracket
07/09 – Trebour Motorcycles in Ledgewood, New Jersey, $870.65
Belts, timing pulleys, belt covers.
Oil/filter change
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Georgia title. Have any MH900E stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!
