This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . The predecessor of the Ducati 888 and built between 1987 and 1992 using a trellis frame and new engine Developed from the 750 F1 but now with four-valve Desmodromic cylinder heads as oppose to the old two-valve system Now owned by Cagiva, the company had money to develop the bike and be competitive on the track Ayrton Senna was an 851 owner This example is presented in very original condition and in running order Showing 20,000 recorded kilometres (12,500 miles) Recent Desmo service including new battery Complete with owners manual, some receipts and an old MOT UK-registered on a current V5C