LOT 647 N

1991 Ducati 851 SP3 Superbike Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. ZDM888S000829 Engine no. ZDM888W4001084

Sold for £13,800 inc. premium

Lot 647^N

1991 Ducati 851 SP3 Superbike
Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. ZDM888S000829 Engine no. ZDM888W4001084

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1991 Ducati 851 SP3 Superbike
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. ZDM888S000829
Engine no. ZDM888W4001084

Ever since the arrival of its water-cooled, eight-valve, v-twin Superbike in the late 1980s, Ducati has pursued a policy of offering limited edition, higher-specification variants of the standard model, one of the first of these ultra-desirable modern classics being the SP2. Introduced part way through 1990 and based on the 851 Biposto, the SP2 came with the 888cc engine first used in the works racers. It was replaced for 1991 by the SP3, which boasted upswept Termignoni 'silencers', stronger crankcases, up-rated clutch, remote brake/clutch master cylinders, black wheels, carbon fibre front mudguard and a slight power increase (to 111bhp, up from the SP2's 109 horsepower) in addition to a host of more minor improvements.

This limited edition SP3 carries a plaque on the top yoke certifying that it is number '477' out of approximately 700 built. Registered in Italy, the machine has had three recorded owners from new (two being the same person). Currently displaying a total of 14,995km (9,312 miles) on the odometer, it was last serviced in January 2018 and is described by the vendor as in excellent condition throughout. The Ducati is said to be original except for the carbon fibre exhausts and a non-standard windscreen (original screen available). The machine comes complete with tool kit; two sets of keys; and Italian registration papers.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The machine is offered without a toolkit. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 647: click here

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