Ducati’s TT1 was a 748cc race bike based on the iconic TT2 (600cc), a bike that won multiple world championships. The TT1 ultimately wouldn’t be as successful as its predecessor, but the 750 was nonetheless a solid racer that would lead to a street-legal variant we know as the F1 750. This example is not one of the original (50-60 or so) factory TT1 race bikes but it’s claimed to have been built by Pietro Gianasin of PGM (who was heavily involved with the original bikes) using a DM Telai frame.
Per the seller, this was built in 1985 by PGM and 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.” He adds, “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.”
Highlights of the extras include GPM side cases, Marvic 3-spoke magnesium wheels, Marzocchi endurance forks, Brembo brakes, “NCR-style” titanium exhaust, Malossi 42mm carbs, and a very cool (and rare) GPM dry clutch:
Though I note in the title that this bike is currently in Australia, the seller notes that the reserve price “includes the crate and shipping charges to the port in Los Angeles, California. Buyer is responsible for all USA custom broker fees and the duty on the motorcycle. We will arrange all of the shipping from Australia to California. We can also ship anywhere in the world.” Find this Ducati for sale with bidding up to $30,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. I have no idea what it’s actually worth considering its not-factory status but a listing on Car & Classic states that the asking price is £59,000 ($74,885). Let’s see where it ends up!