1984 Ducati TT1
NSW • Dealer used
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CategoryCompetition
Engine Size748cc 4 stroke
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For Sale
Incredibly Rare Ducat TT1
1985 Ducati TT1
Ducati’s post Imola racing success was largely down to collaboration between the engineering legend Fabio Taglioni, Ducati’s racing manager/head mechanic Franco Farnè, and ex Ducati mechanics Giorgio Nepoti and Rino Caracchi (NCR).
Unofficially Ducati’s black ops racing department, NCR would build the famous 900TT Formula 1, and in 1980 the amazing TT2. While NCR became well known for success of the TT2, many Ital champions, including Davide Tardozzi, Fabion Barchetta, Grazo Rossi, rode TT2’s built by GPM Racing, constructed under the watchful eye of Pietro Gasin. In this halcyon period of Ital racing success, NCR & GPM were the front runners, more collaborators than competitors, with both entities helping each other and sharing technology that would have them dominate F2 & TT Championships in Italy, UK, IOM, and the hugely important US based Battle of the Twins (BoT)..
Between 1982 & 84, NCR/GPM TT2’s would win 7 Ital Championships! 1984/5 saw Taglioni’s final racer step up to the outright F1 750cc class with creation/evolution of the TT1, with NCR & PGM built bikes continuing success in endurance racing, F1, & BoT, championships.
In 1985 PGM built the bike we have offered here, which from the 01 frame number suggests this uses the first ever thin-wall large-diameter frame built by renown Bologna frame experts, DM Telai. This change, over Taglioni’s original Verlicchi frame, made significant improvement to the already knife-like TT1 handling characteristics. As should be on a genuine bike from the era, the all-important TT1 motor is a Ducati race prepared unit correctly stamped and identified by the 650 3 engine number.
The workmanship and attention to detail so obvious in its construction is extraordinary, and while this may not be as valuable as an original NCR prepared bike, it is arguably more impressive retaining all its correct and exotic TT1 componentry including a handmade titanium exhaust which was extremely rare and hugely expensive for the era.
This amazing TT1 was last prepared by legend Milanese tuner Mario Rognoni, aka Voronoff. Rognoni was considered one of Italy’s master tuners of Ducati motors and prepared this bike for a parade lap of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. As can be seen, Voronoff’s workmanship is exceptional, and this bike carries many of his personalized stampings on many handmade parts and his insignia on the fairings.
In addition to the perfectly period correct motor, including GPM side-cases & other high-spec additions unique to the 1985 build including,
Marvic 3-spoke magnesium wheels
Marzocchi FI endurance (quick-change) forks
Period Brembo radial front brake
Brembo GP1 front calipers on Brembo adapters
Brembo goldline rear caliper
750 F1 triple clamps
Very rare Brembo floaters disks
Correct Brembo rear master
Titanium NCR style exhaust
Malossi 42mm carbs
Extremely rare GPM dry clutch
Bike details
øNetwork Id
OAG-AD-23561384
Bike
Competition Manual 750cc
Body
Competition
Colour
Blue
Engine Capacity
748 cc
Configuration
748cc, 4-stroke, Air cooled, Desmodromic, L-Twin, 2-cyl
Country of Origin
ITALY
Stock Number
SCMTT!1985
Details
Bike Type
Competition
Series
TT
LAMS Approved
False
Country of Origin
ITALY
Engine
Engine Description
750
Engine Config
L-Twin
Engine Capacity
748cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
4
Cam Type
Desmodromic
Cylinders
2
Induction System
Aspirated
Cooling
Air
Electrics
Engine Voltage
12Volt
Charging Method
Engine
Fuel & Emissions
Fuel Type
Petrol
Recommended RON
91
Transmission
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears
Gear Type
Manual
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Brakes
Front Brake Description
Twin disc
Rear Brake Description
Single disc
Rear Brake Caliper(s)
Single Piston
ABS
Not Available
Dimensions & Weights
Seating Capacity
1
Convenience
Seating Position
Forward
About this dealer
Location
New South Wales
Member since
2023
License number
MD080022
Current ad listings
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Call the dealer
(02) 8318 6815
Bike code: 10161ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
‡ This is an estimated figure calculated with reference to ADR 81/02 and is made on the assumption the vehicle is at maximum factory fuel/energy capacity. It does not take into account factors such as individual driving habits, terrains and driving conditions which may vary depending on the driver and the vehicle.
Lic. No.: MD080022, Salt Creek MotorcyclesPhone: 02 8318 6815, Car Code: 1016
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