1982 Ducati 900 Darmah SD
From The Billy Joel Motorcycle Collection
1982 Ducati 900 Darmah SD

Details
1982 Ducati 900 Darmah SD
Frame No. DM900SD*952853*
Engine No. DM860 906700

Engraved
Highlights
A Handsomely Presented Example from the Final Years of Ducati’s Classic Bevel-Drive Era
Powered by Ducati’s Iconic Desmodromic-Valve V-Twin Engine
Possesses Refined Grand Touring Character with Distinctive Italian Styling
Further Details
Please note that the lots offered in the Billy Joel Collection have been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. They will require mechanical attention prior to use.

Lot Essay

This is a beautiful example of the Ducati 900 Darmah SD, the refined and elegant grand tourer that represented the Bologna firm's more comfortable interpretation of the desmodromic V-twin formula. Powered by the marque's 900 cc bevel-drive twin, the Darmah was considerably more user-friendly than the sporting 900 SS, offering the mechanical character and charisma of the desmo engine in a more practical package. Introduced in the late 1970s, the Darmah combined impressive performance with a more relaxed riding position, electric starting, and distinctive Italian styling, making it an accomplished long-distance motorcycle. This machine offers a wonderful blend of Italian style and mechanical appeal from the final years of the classic bevel-drive era at Ducati.

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