Description
27th Oct, 2024 10:00
The October 2024 Auction
1966 Ducati Monza 160 Stage 1 Café Racer
Built with love and no expense spared
Estimate
£4, 000 - £4, 500
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: JKJ106D
Frame: 27130DM160
Odometer: 280
MOT: Exempt
156cc single, bevel drive SOHC
280 miles since rebuild
Starts, runs and rides
MOT exempt
V5 present
Very well documented
Tailor made owner’s manual
Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni’s versatile design proved capable of considerable enlargement, being produced in various capacities from the original 98cc up to 450cc. A scaled down version of Ducati’s 250cc Monza single, the exquisite Monza Junior was introduced to the UK market in 1967. Like its larger brother, the Junior was powered by Ducati’s proven single-overhead-camshaft engine, though unlike later desmodromic models, valve closure was by conventional springs. A four-speed gearbox was fitted and the diminutive Junior could top 70mph, while 100mpg was achievable when ridden with restraint. Production ceased in 1969, though some dealers were still clearing stocks a year later. Lightweight, nimble, sure-footed and possessing a gem of an engine that sounds glorious when it comes ‘on the cam’, these little Dukes are a purist’s delight to ride.
This bike is built with love and passion, no expense spared. Fully documented rebuild totalling £3, 389. The owner has ridden this bike since the rebuild. A Tailor made owner’s manual has been created to go with the café rebuild. This bike come with all its documents and also a copy of the original registration documents for Wisconsin, USA.
