- Seller: Michael L
- Location: Dunlap, Illinois
- Mileage: 18,556 Shown
- Chassis #: ZDM906SC2
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 902-cc SOHC 4-Stroke V-Twin
- Transmission: 6-Speed with Dry Clutch
As one of just 571 SP Ducatis made, this example is #248, and it appears to be in lovely condition. While not the lightest version ever offered, this SP weighs in at an impressively light 400 pounds and is sure to be a blast to ride! This example comes with what is believed to be its original exhaust, is located in Dunlap, Illinois, and is listed exclusively here as a no reserve Barn Finds Auction!
The Ducati Supersport was made beginning in 1988, although its roots go back to the early 1970s. If they weren’t mind-blowing enough, the SP or Sport Production was a limited edition based on the SS but had carbon fiber, aluminum, and other high-tech materials to add lightness, and were serious machines. It wears a numbered badge on the fork bridge with the letters SP to remind you that you’re on a special bike that’s meant to go fast.
Cutting out 25-30 pounds doesn’t seem like much, but that’s like cutting a few hundred pounds from a typical bloated SUV of today; it’s a lot, and on a performance motorcycle, it’s a lot-lot. I’m glad to hear the original exhaust comes with this bike, I’d want to return it to its former glory. There’s nothing wrong with this exhaust, but I like things original spec – I’m weird that way. I know that some of you have owned similar Ducatis, so please fill in any blanks that I’ve missed or any jarring errors in the timeline or anything else.
Hey, there’s the plaque reading 248, just about halfway through the production run. The seller has it listed as a 1995 model, but the “long” VIN isn’t shown, so it’s hard to do a thorough search. I’ve never owned a Ducati, and believe it or not, these motorcycles can sell for what seems like hardly any money at all for how much technology and design go into them. And, I believe this is a no-reserve auction, but don’t quote me on that…
The engine is a Ducati 902-cc SOHC four-stroke V-twin with around 84 horsepower backed by a six-speed manual, and the seller says this one has been sitting for a little while and has developed a small engine drip somewhere, so that’ll have to be taken care of. The seller is only the second owner of this unbelievable work of ridable art and they’ve owned it for a decade, but are now in their 70s, so it’s time to pass along this once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle. Please check out the many photos and get your bids in on this Ducati Supersport!
Bid On This Auction
JCH7788 bid $3,000.00 2025-04-07 18:12:35
300LLC bid $1,250.00 2025-04-04 15:50:38
Scotty Gilbertson bid $1,000.00 2025-04-02 08:24:07
doc18015 bid $100.00 2025-04-01 11:17:40
Not a Superlite, an SP. Big difference.
Even with the single seat, upswept exhaust, and the numbered Superlight tag?
The real superlite has a single seat without a place for a passenger, Two piece Marvic/Akront wheels, the tag actually says ‘Superlite” not SP. The SP is a model by itself. The upswept exhaust looks aftermarket, certainly the hangers are. I believe the originals are flat aluminum not round stock. A decent looking bike just not a Superlite
Thanks for the info, Lou!
There was a time where riding this all day wouldn’t have called for a trip to the chiropractor the next day, but it’d be well worth the pain regardless even now.
This is Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” come to life on 2 wheels.
Totally agree on stock exhaust. 👍
Cheapest mod you can do, to make any bike faster…lose 20lbs 🍽
After looking at the pictures more I can tell you it has Two Brothers Racing slip on mufflers, Cast iron floating rotors (SP option) Carbon front and rear fenders (also an SP option) aftermarket pegs and directionals. Maybe some pictures of the steering head frame area on both sides would be good. These are nice bikes that had bottomed out in value and are now on the rise.
I owned a 907ie for a while, pulled it out of a garage in pieces, high school buddy’s bro n law owned it. put it back together after issues with the fuel pump and tank. Man it was a fun bike, I can only imagine how good this would be. Now my hips hurt just thinking about it, lol
I’m the owner. I’m getting too old for this riding style. It has been a fun bike that doesn’t like to go slow. It belonged to a riding buddy of Peter Egan, if that means anything to some of you readers. Peter also rode one. For my money, one of the most beautiful bikes ever.
Did weight reduction include eliminating anything resembling a seat? Also, eat a few less meals and you’ll have even more weight reduction.
Ha, good point! I’m 40 pounds under my ideal weight for my height so I’m already ahead.
I hope we hear from the new owner. With shipping fees I’d be over my mental limit, but I’d love to own this.
If they could only do something with those huge exhausts,to me they ruin the whole bike
How a V twin SHOULD sound!