c.1985 Ducati 750 F1, Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. ZDM750R 7500001 Engine no. ZDM750L 7500026

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c.1985 Ducati 750 F1
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. ZDM750R 7500001
Engine no. ZDM750L 7500026
Considered by many enthusiasts to be among the last of the 'real' (pre-Cagiva take-over) Ducatis, the race-styled 750 F1 first appeared in 1985. Ducati had already enjoyed considerable success with its Pantah-derived F2 racers in FIM Formula 2 racing, so a '750' version was the logical next step.

First seen in prototype form in endurance races in 1983, the F1's 748cc engine was the latest in a long line of stretches applied to the original 500cc 'belt drive' Desmo unit that had first appeared in 1979. An markedly over-square design of 88x61.5mm bore/stroke, the F1 engine produced around 60bhp and functioned as a stressed element within the trend-setting - and much copied - trellis frame, the swinging arm pivoting in the rear of the gearbox. In the fashion of the day, the F1 came with a 16" front wheel, while braking power was provided by state-of-the-art triple Brembos. Today the evocatively named F1 and its derivatives are highly prized by Ducati collectors.

Offered from a private collection, this Ducati 750 F1 will require re-commissioning before returning to the road, and would benefit from detailing. The bodywork appears to be in generally good condition, though the indicators and mirrors are missing. The odometer reading is 4,793 kilometres. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, correctness, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.