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Ducati MHR Mille 1986

The Ducati MHR Mille is a racing legend. In 1978 a many times World Champion named Mike Hailwood made a fairy-tale comeback aboard a beefed-up street bike and against all odds won one of the most prestigious races of all time - the gruelling, six lap, 226 mile Formula One TT on the Isle of Man. In 1984 however, a bike was launched to thrill every Ducati lover the world over - a 1000cc MHR, a bored and stroked version of the popular 900MHR, bigger and better than ever. The big V-twin's calling card has always been massive torque. The bike has tall gears and long legs while the motor sports two of the biggest pistons in captivity. It is not a high-rewing engine but makes plenty of power low down, in a relaxed, unhurried manner. The new 1000 machine has been substantially updated and comes with revised bevel drive, Nickasil barrels, a hydraulically operated dry clutch and a new, one piece, nitrided crankshaft running in plain bearings. In perfect primary balance, the 90 degree V-twin still features Ducati's original desmodromic valve operation with rockers that both open and close the valves. The frame is a delicate-looking but immensely strong and rigid open spine type cradle using the crankcase as a structural member. The large full fairing hides the skeletal, rather elemental profile of the bike though nothing can disguise its thunderous performance. There is nothing frantic about riding a Ducati even on an open road. The low frontal area and a very long wheelbase give excellent stability and roadholding. The Ducati is a pure, unadulterated thoroughbred; a lean and hungry racer, one of the last real motorcycles. Many have described the essential Ducati experience as being akin to riding God's own motorcycle. Despite its considerable charisma and the myths and folklore that have sprung up around it, it is a fact that in the real world, a large Ducati is as fast on a tar road, point-to-point, as any comparable bike. Long may Ducati continue to flourish. 
This bike has a couple of unique features – the glass gear gazer which was factory fitted and the original lead seal on the crankcase with some additional race-wiring.  The bike comes with a clear AL title.  A commemorative MHR leather jacket is also available for purchase separately.

Ducati 1098R #89 of 450

This is from a review of the motorcycle when it was launched in 2008.  

The 1098 R is the ultimate Superbike. The most advanced, most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built, with the highest torque-to-weight ratio in the sport bike category. It is the product of a team of designers and engineers focussed on one objective only – to win.

The ‘R’ is a race bike, pure and simple. Its competition specification and superior components together with advanced electronics and race-proven chassis technology deliver a level of performance that empowers you with confidence and capability.

World Superbike rule changes mean that the road-going ‘R’ version is closer than ever to the factory race bike. The 1098 R is not a replica - it’s the real deal. An incredible 180hp L-Twin Testastretta Evoluzione engine in a race-winning Trellis chassis set-up tips the scales at an unbelievably lightweight 165kg (364lbs) and comes with a race kit that introduces Ducati Corse’s world championship winning traction control system.

Once again, Ducati raises the bar and sets the world standard for sport bikes while turning the heads and racing the hearts of enthusiasts throughout the world.

1098 Technology: Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section, compact front end, twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm are just some of the features that turned the 1098 models into an instant award-winning success. When launched in November 2006, the 1098 and 1098 S introduced a number of ‘firsts’ for Ducati and production sport bike design. It was the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for its weight-saving single-sided swingarm. More ‘firsts’ for a roadgoing Ducati included the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6- derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the information-rich instrumentation originally developed for the World Championship-winning Desmosedici GP7.

The ‘R’ version of the 1098 is not only the flagship of the Superbike family, but also the platform on which the very latest Ducati Corse technologies are expressed in street bike form. The 1098 R takes all the original 1098 features, reduces weight even further and adds an extra 20 horsepower, traction control, sand-cast crankcases, titanium valves and con-rods, TTX rear suspension and much more to produce the most awesome performance ever seen in this category.

The 1098 R comes with a race kit, which is intended for track use only, boosting power output from 180 to approximately 186hp. The kit consists of a 102dB carbon fibre slip-on muffler kit by Termignoni and a dedicated ECU. The ECU not only has reconfigured mapping to suit the racing mufflers, but also initiates the system dialogue that controls the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system. The 1098 R is the first ever production bike to be fitted with a true competition-level traction control.

This bike comes with the original titanium exhausts, two keys, a paddock stand, a signed photo from the WSBK, a manual and a clear AL title.  The owner bought this bike new and has recorded only approximately 700 miles on it.  Was serviced by BIG#1.  A brand new set of racing leathers is available for purchase separately.

1971 Norton Commando

This is a lightly and tastefully modified motorcycle done in the cafe racer style.  There is a lot of chrome and a beautifully crafted aluminum tank.  The bike was completely restored but the engine does leak a bit of oil and could probably do with some tlc.  Having said that, you can’t go far wrong with investing in any classic Norton and that holds true for the Commando. Value over time will continue to crawl up as riders continue to appreciate the game-changing Norton. 

A side point that is worth noting, many Commando enthusiasts and buyers aren’t quite so obsessed with 100% originality with parts on the bikes compared with other motorcycle collectors.

There are Norton Commando’s on the market with some modern modifications that are selling for very similar prices as original only bikes.  

Further to that it’s also the go to for collectors and enthusiasts to ride around today. Capable of keeping up with modern traffic, it attracts attention and crunches miles, what more do you need?

Michaleson Replica

Built in 2005, Ky Michaelson copied a 1910 Michaelson Minneapolis motorcycle frame that his Great Uncle John Michaelson built. It is handcrafted using more up to date components. Its top speed is 65 mph.  It comes with a full photo book of the build, a paddock stand and a clear title.