Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1993 Ducati 888 SPO. Please note: This bike is incorrectly listed as a 2023 in VINData.
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: ZDM1HB7R7PB000612. The bike was first purchased from Cycle Connection in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
The odometer shows 2,364 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, Iconic changed the oil and brake fluid, replaced the battery, belts, front brake switch, and fuel level sensor. We also rebuilt the fuel pump, front brake master cylinder, and clutch master cylinder. Finally, we replaced the chain, replaced the brake light cover, installed new tires, sent the fuel tank out to be lined, had the bodywork sent out for touch up painting, and gave the bike a detail.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 % Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 % Moisture
Final Drive Condition: New Chain
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 99%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 20/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 22/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 100%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.09V, New Battery
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.2V
Running Condition: Runs well
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 5 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-LH Handlebar has slight bend
-Damaged tail light lens – aftermarket replacement on order
Modifications:
The bike appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 2024 and 2224.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Damaged tail light lens – aftermarket replacement on order and it will be installed before the bike ships.
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Have any 888 SPO stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
