Ducati bevel-drive v-twin MHR / NCR

This is a 1981-manufactured Bevel-drive twin of the iconic period of REAL DUCATIS

I bought it 11 years ago and. dare I admit?. have never got it finally fettled and set up for the road due to

'Collector's disease' of too many bikes.

I was tempted because I'd had a '74 Sport which spoiled me for 'big-V's and I could just afford it at the time!

So. other than occasionally putting fuel in and starting it up for a ride round the village. it's been nowhere!

Exhaust is a 2 into 1. shallow-taper open megaphone. could be fitted with modern muffler but your choice as is a little loud.

The engine is a 'DESMO' and not the valve-spring version.

I have checked the stampings on the cases which are confirmed as "906036 DM860".

It's probably worth mentioning that the bike rolls on the iconic 'Marchesini' forged ali wheels

Brakes are Brembos.

Bodywork is complete with its snap-on rear-seat cover. 'Bikini' fairing. which in my opinion is nicer than the full dolphin. There are very few chips and no cracks.

The look is very like the MHR and I imagine the NCR reference is purely cosmetic

The tyres are old and rubber is hard so need replacement.

Cables are good and clutch is also good but. naturally. stiff.

Similar bikes as original are fetching big money and can only keep going up.