1994 Ducati 916 Strada Monoposto

Registration No: M652 JJT
Frame No: 000185
MOT: None

• Reputedly from the first batch of 916s delivered to Britain
• Just two owners and 1,101 miles from new
• Includes its original sales invoice
• On static display since 2016

The Ducati 916 Strada Monoposto is a rare and desirable early version of the celebrated 916 superbike, with the 1994 models built at the Cagiva Research Centre in Varese due to a fire at the Bologna factory, where the later 916s were assembled. These bikes, built for the European market, feature a 916cc L-twin engine, a six-speed transmission and a Weber P8 ECU. "Monoposto" indicates a single-seat configuration, distinguishing it from the two-seat "Biposto" model that arrived in 1995.

This extraordinary two-owner, low-mileage 1994 916 Strada Monoposto was reportedly among the first batch of 916s to enter Britain. The batch was delivered to Keith Davis’s Three Cross Motorcycles, and this bike was sold to Mr. William Grey of Dorset in June, 1994. As one of the first in the country, we understand it may have been used initially for mechanic training, and it is distinguished by having an odometer in kilometres rather than miles. Mr. Grey had admired the 916 in person when it was launched at the 1994 Milan Motorcycle Show and, being a personal friend of Mr. Davies, was able to persuade him to sell him one.

The present owner purchased this 916 in 2016 after it had covered only 1,772km (1,101 miles), but he has never ridden it – he simply placed it in his house and admired it as sculpture. However, it has been started from periodically and run up to temperature. Remarkably well-preserved and complete with all its original, factory-fitted parts including the exhaust, Showa front and rear suspension, and a Veresi machine with Cagiva logos. A service and cambelt change were performed in 2016. An outstanding collector’s piece, the Ducati is offered with its current V5C, its original sales invoice and service book, a service invoice, an old MOT and two keys.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217