Built in an era when Ducati motorcycle production was in steep decline, the 1985 Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica “Mille” became the last bevel-drive twins to be produced by Ducati. Following Mike Hailwood’s triumphant comeback win at the 1978 Isle of Man TT, Ducati created the 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) originally for homologation purposes. Only 200 units were built in 1979, but demand was such that Ducati continued production through 1986. In the end approximately 7,100 units had been built, making this Ducati’s best-selling bevel-drive twin to date.
From the MotoDoffo Collection: 1970 Ducati SC 250
The 1970 Ducati “SC 250” is one of the rarest motorcycles in our MotoDoffo Collection. This particular motorcycle stuns even the most educated Ducatisti. The engine is number 34 of a rumored production of 50 motorcycles. The original frame is long gone and the SC engine was fitted to a purpose-built race chassis. The “SC” stands for Sport Corsa, which was the factory race bike designation, often referred to in the Ducati circles as the F3 line of bikes.