LOT 381

1976 Ducati 860 GTS Registration no. SUS 505R Frame no. DM860S*853583* Engine no. 853673 DM860

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium

Lot 381

1976 Ducati 860 GTS

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1976 Ducati 860 GTS
Registration no. SUS 505R
Frame no. DM860S853583
Engine no. 853673 DM860

Ducati's second-generation v-twin engine - the 900cc 'square case' (actual capacity 864cc) - debuted in the 860 GT tourer. More than just a simple over-bore, the square case engine incorporated a new camshaft drive arrangement, improved oil pump, cartridge-type oil filter and electronic ignition. In addition, the gear change was moved to the left-hand side and the frame altered to provide chain adjustment at the swinging arm pivot. Ceriani forks, Marzocchi rear units and Brembo brakes were standardised across the range. The 860 GT was soon available with electric starter, which became standard equipment on the 860 GTS in 1976. A number of minor improvements, in particular to the electrical system, were incorporated in the successor 900 GTS introduced in late '76, though the engine capacity remained unaltered at 864cc.

This 860 GTS had belonged to the previous owner for almost 12 years when the current vendor purchased it in 2022. Currently displaying a total of 25,588 miles on the odometer, the Ducati has since been restored to its present condition, which included all new period-colour paint and the replacement of many parts. Sold now due to lack of space, the machine will require recommissioning before returning to the road. The machine is offered with a V5C, 1991 handwritten purchase receipt; MoT certificates; various bills, invoices and other documents; HPI report; and a V11 licence application form.
Offered with key

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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