"In the 70's, Ducati was in a delicate financial situation because of the 350 and 500 GTL which did not meet the expectations of the Italian brand. Indeed, its engine is not the traditional "V" twin but a "vertical twin" which suffers from a random reliability. In 1977, the brand called on Fabio Taglioni, a renowned engineer who had pushed the brand to numerous titles in competition, to rework the engine and provide the reliability that was missing. As for the aesthetics, it is Leopoldo Tartarini, recognized as one of the most influential designer of the world of the motorcycle, which is going to give him a more sporting and attractive look.
To do this, he proposes a handlebar strap, a small seat backrest and
and cast aluminum rims. The brand will offer a
racing kit to participate in the Desmo 500 cups.
The bike presented is a Ducati Desmo of 1980. With a red color
evoking the Italian brand, it is in a beautiful general and seems
general and seems to be complete. It has a seat that seems to be
new, a slightly patinated exhaust and fairings that are not broken.
that are not broken. The center stand is present and functional.
functional. As far as braking is concerned, the bike is equipped with two
discs at the front and one disc at the rear. The mechanics seem to
seems to work normally."