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 legendary 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: ZDM1LA3N21B000438. The seller of this example acquired it from a private party in February 2024 through a Bring a Trailer auction.
It is #201/2000
During his ownership, the seller has not ridden the bike .The odometer shows 330 kilometers.
Per the seller, “this bike was a gift from Ducati to its Board of Directors in 2001. Bill Price III was a Founding Partner at Texas Pacific Group and Director of Ducati. Bill shipped his back to Northen California and there it stayed until I purchased it.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, flush the hydraulic fluids, install a new battery, rebuild the clutch master cylinder, and install two new batteries. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1% of moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1% of moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1% of moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
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: 99%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 99%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 07/20
Tire Date Code Rear: 06/21
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 38 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 42 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.5V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.7V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken, low mileage
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
**Low Mileage Bike***
Few cosmetic imperfections:
-Slight scratches in rear swingarm wheel area
-Tape residue in rear tail
-Headlight is cloudy
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Timing Belts (Age Unknown)
-Oil and filter change
-Chain Service
Modifications:
This MH900e appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with date codes of 0720 and 0621.
The sale includes 2 keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any MH900e stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
