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.
Many Ducatisti knew that this would be a collectible from the start, so they took the utmost care of them. The example you see before you has never been ridden; it still wears its factory plastics and radiator protection.
This example is VIN: ZDMV300AA1B001334. It is #1200 of 2000. We recently acquired the bike through our friends at GJC in a shipment from Japan.
The odometer shows 2 kilometers (1 mile).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, we changed the engine oil/filter, flushed the brake and clutch fluid, replaced the timing belts, refinished the brake master cylinder reservoir cap, and detailed the bike.
Modifications:
This MH900e is completely stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes: We do not see any cosmetic blemishes of note.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Michelin Pilot Sport tires with date codes of 1301 and 3101.
The sale includes two keys. It does not include extras that came with the bike when new (stand, t-shirt, plaque, etc).
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any MH900e stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
