Legendary motorcycle historian Falloon considers this to be the last motorcycle “that was built purely to be a machine, free of concessions to noise, civility, or emission controls.” Production ended just one year after this bike in 1974, and it got plenty of changes for the last year. This ’73 had Grimeca brakes and 35mm Marzocchi forks. It also came with plenty of vibration thanks to the 436cc single. In a world where Ducati’s 750cc bikes are getting pricier by the day, it looks more and more like the 450 Desmo will be next rising star of classic Ducati ownership. For more on this bike, check out this article from Motorcycle USA.
This specific Ducati 450 Desmo (Vin: 457383) is claimed to be an “excellent restored bike that has also been serviced by a vintage Ducati authority.” As the seller (Northeast Sportscar correctly states, this “offers similar looks to a 50 Sport at a fraction of the price”. Find this 450 Desmo for sale in Brooklyn, New York with bidding up to $7,302 and the reserve not yet met
