2002 DUCATI MH900 EVOLUZIONE

KEY FACTS

• Number 792 of 2,000 examples of the limited-edition hand-built retro sport motorcycle, designed by Pierre Terblanche in homage to Mike Hailwood's 1978 Isle of Man TT-winning race bike.
• It is powered by the 900cc air-cooled V-twin engine, producing 74bhp and 56lb-ft of torque, coupled to a six-speed transmission.
• Ducati sold the bikes purely over the internet, opening for orders just past midnight on 1 January 2000 and selling the first 1,000 units in just 31 minutes.
• It is identifiable by a numbered plaque on top of the fuel tank.
• The bike has been serviced regularly.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It is equipped with 43mm upside-down telescopic fork at the front, with aluminium swing-arm, and a Sachs fully adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.
• Braking is by two 320mm semi-floating discs with four-piston callipers at the front, and a 220mm disc with two-piston calliper at the back.
• The bike is now fitted with Termignoni exhaust silencers.
• Aftermarket mirrors have been fitted for improved rearward visibility.
• The original owner’s manual, mirrors and exhaust will be included, along with several maintenance invoices and two keys.

CONDITION

• No known damage to the bodywork or frame.
• Its red paintwork and Ducati decals are in excellent shape, with no significant wear or marks.
• A few light scratches can be seen near the centre of the handlebars.
• No electrical faults have been detected.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last service was undertaken in July 2020, where the engine oil and belts were changed at Virginio Ferrari Racing in Monaco.
• Similar routine maintenance was performed around July 2018.

SUMMARY

This Ducati MH900 Evoluzione is a fantastic example of a limited-edition sports bike, built as an eye-catching and high-performance tribute to Mike Hailwood's 1978 TT winner. It has been exceptionally well-preserved, and would now make a desirable addition to any collection of rare motorcycles.

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