This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. The 916 was a masterpiece penned by Massimo Tamburini, universally regarded as one of the most beautiful and influential motorcycles ever made Powered by a 916cc, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic L-twin engine producing around 109bhp with a distinctive exhaust note Used Ducati’s signature lightweight and stiff tubular steel trellis frame for exceptional handling and a pure sport riding experience Featured an innovative, stylish and race-derived single-sided swingarm to allow for quicker rear wheel changes Introduced the revolutionary underseat dual exhaust system, a design feature copied by nearly every subsequent superbike Early 916 Stradas are hard to find in such original condition This example is engine # 904, making it a very early production example Presented in good overall condition and running order having being stored in the previous owner's house for 15 years Recent recommission by Baines Racing including full service, cambelts, new fuel pump, filters and new tyres Lower fairing replaced with original Ducati fairing Collectable early 916 UK-registered on a current V5C