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I think it is overpriced by some margin and I wouldn’t let the seller anywhere near it with a set of spanners but it looks like a nice, early 916 and one to consider, carefully. Andy

 

Or buy this one that's up to speed at the extra premium charge,just a thought.?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-Duc...253059?hash=item4219e49803:g:93YAAOSwSK5e2Qbo

 

Bloody hell, that’s pricey and the wheels look resprayed. I’ll pass. Andy

 

Agreed on the price front / wheels,but nevertheless looks like strawberries & cream to me on a warm summer's day.

 

What, like a tasteless, 98% water, piece of pink mush ? And I’m dairy intolerant too Andy

 

There's no pleasing some people....you forgot to mention the sugar sprinkling that rots out the teeth.

 

AFAIK Jap bikes are the same as EU bikes, however, no 916s officially went to Japan until the 1995 model so someone may have imported it privately. If Japan was anything like the UK at that time there were a number of grey market importers.

To my eyes that's a genuine Varese monoposto some of which did get Ohlins on the rear. I don't believe it would be 2-2.5K to recommission it unless having done it by a dealer. Interesting to see where the price levels are on these one (asking prices at least) and I reckon it will go quickly.

 

I wouldn’t have it done by anyone other than a factory recognised mechanic with full dealership back up. Andy

 

Interesting, I can understand why you might say that and I think that discussion warrants whole new thread.


EDIT : created thread
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/hmmm-dealer-recommission-or-not.79283/

 

Thanks for clearing that question up for me,your new found research is working wonders on these beautiful machines.On the second paragraph i'm in total agreement with you,that's why i flagged it in the first place.

 

Regarding the Japanese 916, I had a import 1990 gsxr750 & was heavily restricted to about 110mph. Infact it was faster 5th gear than 6th, had 4 plastic cups in top of cabs + some electronic strangulation.Got it sorted & was able to unleash the beast.

 

Weren't Japanese produced bikes restricted to XXbhp if sold in Japan? I think this applied up until a good few years ago. I don't think it applied to bikes that were produced overseas and imported into Japan - especially grey market imports as this one would have been. I'm dragging info from the far recesses of my brain now, so accept I may be slightly wrong and stand to be corrected. However afaik Ducatis were/are only restricted in the power output stakes for USA, Switzerland, and I think, France

 

Japanese market motorcycles were all restricted to 180 kph, 112 mph, either electronically or mechanically.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-x...630108?hash=item2896ea4fdc:g:fFgAAOSwBnpevCaO

 

This guy in frizingtons got everything classic cars classic bikes all at either 3 or 4 grand grab a bargain if you check his other items
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274409760507

 

I'm looking for a 2nd GS and I'm going to make sure on this one.

 

I fancy this bus for £5k too.

 

That’s cool cheap too

 

A wide range of tele-handlers too!

 

Back off, I saw it 1st.