1974 Ducati 750 Sport ‘Round Case’ Registration Number: RCH...

Estimate

£22,000 - £27,000

1974 Ducati 750 Sport ‘Round Case’

Registration Number: RCH 632M
Frame Number: DM750S 753902
Engine Number: #753736

- Rare, desirable variant
- Subject to previous restoration

Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first road-going v-twin - the 750 GT - arrived in 1971. Lacking the resources of larger rivals from Japan, Ducati made the most of what it already possessed to create one of the all-time great motorcycles of the post-war era. A 90-degree vee, the engine looked like two of the Bologna firm's bevel-drive overhead-cam singles on a common crankcase (which in essence it was) though the coil valve springs represented a departure from Ducati's traditional hairpins. The 90-degree layout made for exceptional smoothness and a lengthy wheelbase, a handicap more apparent than real that failed to stop the fine-handling Ducati vees notching up a succession of wins in Formula 750 events, commencing with Paul Smart's famous victory at Imola in 1972. Based on the original 750 GT tourer, the 750 Sport was an altogether more exciting looking beast and backed up its stunning looks with improved performance courtesy of a maximum power hike from 50 to 56bhp. Built only until 1974, the Sport underwent minor changes to its front fork and disc brake but otherwise changed little, and was only ever sold in the classic yellow/black livery shared with the Desmo singles. First of a noble line of sporting Ducati v-twins, the 750 Sport is a true landmark machine; much rarer than, for example, the later Mike Hailwood Replica, it is one of the most sought-after of all Ducatis. Only 1,625 were made – the majority between 1973 and 1974, with a handful built for Australia in 1978 – of which only 200 were officially imported into the USA (in 1974). The Ducati 750 Sport was one of the finest sports motorcycles ever produced during this rich era of motorcycling,

These 750 Sport Round Case machines are indeed very rare bikes, scarcer indeed in such lovely condition. Having been on display for some years as part of a collection, this iconic bike has more recently been recommissioned in preparation for sale. With just 29,992 kms recorded (under 19,000 miles), this fabulous machine, a direct descent of the Imola-winning race bike of 1972, presents beautifully, offering also good future investment potential.