1981 Ducati TT2 750

The History

In 1981 Ducati prepared an amazing racing twin based on the production: it was known simply as the TT2.

The frame was extremely light at just 7 kg. The fork was a Marzocchi with magnesium-dash alloy sheaths, while the single-shock cantilever rear suspension used a single Paioli unit. Also noteworthy were the Campagnolo ultra-light alloy wheels with a diameter of 18"; later the bike was fitted with a 16" front wheel. 

The bike used a Brembo braking system with a twin 280 mm disk up front. The engine was pushed to the regulation limit - 597 cc. The bike, very light and so compact that it was ill-suited for tall riders, had a swept-back fairing and a fuel tank lodged between the frame's tubes.

This model was so successful that Ducati decided to make some "customer" versions for the private teams, which were queuing up to use this new creature designed by Fabio Taglioni.

 

Our Bike

Uses the same ultra light frame made by Verlicchi Italy and 18 Campagnolo wheels, we have used all original parts to build it and we think it looks pretty nice and a dead ringer for the orginal factory bike.

The brakes are Brembo 280 mm on the front and 260mm on the rear, the forks are Marzocchi racing forks as used by the works team originally. The under engine exhaust is by quill from Two Wheel Classics and the rest is lots of hard work and time.