WTB: Ducati 888 - Ducati.ms

PhilDucati · Dec 6th, 2011, 11:10 am

Hi Everyone,
Anyone here have or know anyone have Ducati 888 want to sale please let me know. It's would nice to have it before Xmas.
Thank you everyone,
Phil

neuroduc · Dec 6th, 2011, 2:00 pm

How about a beautiful 851?
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PhilDucati · Dec 6th, 2011, 3:10 pm

Thank you, but No thanks

NYSport · Dec 6th, 2011, 6:37 pm

These guys had a beautiful 888 in their showroom this summer. As I remember very, very low miles and in perfect condition.

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duc853 · Dec 9th, 2011, 5:47 pm

don't discount the 92'... it shares almost everything with the 888 down to valve size, i owned one and as soon as i changed the clipons, set suspension, tires ect. wow what a bike

Artistimo · Dec 9th, 2011, 7:37 pm

There have been a bunch for sale recently. There is someone here in WI who has one he's selling too, if he still has it. It was up on eBay. I'd check Rare SportBikes For Sale and click on the eBay link. The auction is almost certainly over but it should still have the seller's info on it so you can email him.

MontereyST3 · Dec 9th, 2011, 10:12 pm

Call Jim at Advanced Cycle in San Jose.
He has a nice one.
It's not really for sale but you could ask him, and it's close.

**John** · Dec 10th, 2011, 12:54 am

Jims in San Jose and the OP is in LA, not that close. But, Jim knows a lot of Duc owners, he might have some good info. Personally, I don't see a connection between an 851 and the 888, no comparison on any grounds. The 888 has it all over the 851. I think its maybe the dual pipes that gets to me on the 888, I consider it more related to the 916 than anything and equal in appearance. I like both bike's classic decal treatment on the fairings. Great choice the 888, I've always wished I had one myself.

marvin · Dec 10th, 2011, 8:08 am

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Originally Posted by John

Jims in San Jose and the OP is in LA, not that close. But, Jim knows a lot of Duc owners, he might have some good info. Personally, I don't see a connection between an 851 and the 888, no comparison on any grounds. The 888 has it all over the 851. I think its maybe the dual pipes that gets to me on the 888, I consider it more related to the 916 than anything and equal in appearance. I like both bike's classic decal treatment on the fairings. Great choice the 888, I've always wished I had one myself.

The 92' 851 and the 888 are extremely close in almost every way. The 888 has 2mm larger bore and air bleeds in the TB's, that's the only difference in the engine period! The air box's are different, the 92' has a top crossbrace in the frame. The 92' has a white frame wheras the 888 has a gold/bronze frame. The 888 SPO and LTD have an Ohlins shock/adjustable rocker, 92' 851 has a Showa. That's the only difference in suspension period! They both have the same exhaust, bodywork (different decals), the 92' is biposto, SPO/LTD monoposto. Same curved radiator, etc. How can you say there is no comparison?

SPS996 · Dec 10th, 2011, 9:38 am

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Originally Posted by marvin

The 92' 851 and the 888 are extremely close in almost every way. The 888 has 2mm larger bore and air bleeds in the TB's, that's the only difference in the engine period! The air box's are different, the 92' has a top crossbrace in the frame. The 92' has a white frame wheras the 888 has a gold/bronze frame. The 888 SPO and LTD have an Ohlins shock/adjustable rocker, 92' 851 has a Showa. That's the only difference in suspension period! They both have the same exhaust, bodywork (different decals), the 92' is biposto, SPO/LTD monoposto. Same curved radiator, etc. How can you say there is no comparison?

I agree I had a 888 and they are very similar, and even though the 1199 is out I too might be in the market for a 851 or 888. Really cool bikes.