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Ducati 851 Tri Colore Kit Bike. One of about 20 imported into the US out of 207 produced
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Daniel Ramos
23 Jan 2021

Ducati 851 Tri Colore Kit Bike. One of about 20 imported into the US out of 207 produced

In 1988 Ducati released its all-new 851. The engine was a brand new design, inspired by the Ford Cosworth Formula One V8.

Displacing 851cc’s for compliance in World Superbike racing, it has 4 valves per cylinder, liquid cooling, desmodromic valve train, dual head cams.

Producing about 95hp, it was by far the most powerful road-going Ducati ever made until 1988. Two models were available, the 851 Strada ( street) and the 851 Kit (track). The Strada had DOT compliant lights, exhaust. 16-inch wheels and displaced 851 cc.

The Kit was intended for racing and sold to privateers. It only had a head and tail light, no mirrors, racing mufflers, Marvic magnesium wheels, no speedometer, racing slicks, aluminum fuel tank, and displaced 888cc. It had a lightweight solo seat and tails section. Braced swing arm, ram-air intake gearbox, and racing clutch with open clutch cover. This particular bike is all original with very little track time. 119 Crankshaft Horsepower and dry Weight 364 pounds.

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  • Russell Taylor 23 Jan 2021
    Rode one of these at a Ducati Test Day in the Isle of Man in 1989. Felt massively powerful and very light compared to my GPz900R at the time, but small for my 1.88m frame!
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    • Daniel Ramos 26 Jan 2021 author
      Russell Taylor, How many years have you been riding ?
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      • Russell Taylor 26 Jan 2021
        Daniel Ramos, Since I was 13, 50 years ago! Only had a two year break when I was unemployed in the late 70s.
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        • Daniel Ramos 04 Feb 2021 author
          Russell Taylor, Huge experience!
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          • Russell Taylor 04 Feb 2021
            Daniel Ramos, Have enjoyed every minute of it (apart from falling off)!
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  • Dennis S. 26 Jan 2021
    Beautiful bike!!! I love that little Blue kawi too!!!
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