Offered for sale is this superb 1971 Ducati 450 Desmo Cross, a rare and hugely charismatic example of one of the Italian marque’s most exciting big-bore singles. Purposeful, beautifully proportioned and packed with period competition character, this is a machine that will appeal equally to the dedicated Ducati collector and the enthusiast seeking something genuinely different.

At its heart is Ducati’s legendary 436cc single-cylinder engine, featuring the marque’s celebrated desmodromic valve gear. Renowned for its distinctive power delivery, mechanical character and sporting pedigree, this remarkable engine is housed in a lightweight chassis that perfectly captures Ducati’s engineering philosophy.

The Desmo Cross boasts a wonderfully purposeful appearance, with its minimalist bodywork, off-road-inspired stance and unmistakable early-Seventies Italian styling. Its light, direct and intensely involving – qualities that make this Ducati every bit as exciting to own today as it was in period.

Rarely encountered on the market thanks to the limited number produced (it was aimed specifically at the American desert and flat-track scene, albeit with fewer than 200 units ever imported into the US) plus the fact that many were eventually stripped for their highly valuable Desmo cylinder heads for road-racing, these bikes are now exceedingly difficult to find. Whether destined for a serious collection, classic events or simply to be admired and enjoyed, it is a motorcycle with enormous visual appeal and undeniable presence.

A highly desirable and increasingly collectible Ducati, combining rarity, engineering significance and authentic period charm. Inspection is strongly recommended, as opportunities to acquire a 450 Desmo Cross of this calibre are few and far between.

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PRICE

£ Please Ask….07831 463743

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YEAR

1971

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ENGINE

436cc bevel-drive four-stroke producing around 38bhp

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MILEAGE

N/A

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COLOUR

Yellow/Black

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