If you are reading this add you are half way there to owning an Italian classic, here’s bit of history on this remarkable model which was truly significant game changer for the Ducati marque.The introduction of the 851 in 1987 saw instant success in the newly formed WSBK and recreated Ducati's image and amazed testers with the power of its engine. Constant improvements made it the premier 4-stroke bike of its time, demonstrating not just the styling of the Ducati brand, but its tremendous technical expertise as well. Based upon the 1978 Pantah bottom end, the design was the first real modern day Ducati Superbike and successfully bridged the gap until the arrival of the 916 some seven years later.The Ducati design team refused to succumb to the onslaught of the Japanese aluminum beam frames and to this day real Ducati has to sport steel trellis frame before it can truly wear the badge. The idea is sound one however and those spindly looking tubes are arranged in such way as to provide immense strength while weighing in way less than the equivalent alloy chassis, holding the plot straight and true while the top quality suspension at each end dampen out the road irregularities famously.The lazy engine sound is deceptive, as beneath you is ready and willing power plant, the throttle response is better than the best normally aspirated machine from the period and for while after it too, the close cooperation between Ducati and the nearby Weber-Marelli factory paying off nicely producing smoothest injection system to date. The big Duke just lifts its skirt and takes off, leaving you struggling to hold on to the galloping red stallion.This example has just arrived from Japan and is in very good original condition with only 15000km on the clock. Has already been through for its ADR and can be registered in any state. Has had its 20k service including new cam belts and valve adjustments by Euro Twins in Brisbane. New Alpha 13 tyres. For QLD buyers Safety Certificate included.Inspections are welcome and very much encouraged.Transport arranged Australia Wide at competitive rates.
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