I’ve just bought a barn find, there are 2 mz bikes, an Ariel red Hunter and a little Ducati 250. I was wondering if anyone knew what the Ducati was, it’s 1981 and a 250. I am trying to ascertain what it is and if it’s worth anything , as I will probably sell it on
Take a look at the bevel drive cover on the cam: does it say “Made in Italy”, or “Made in Spain”? https://paulritterblog.wordpress.com/xx-the-last-bevel-drive-singles/
There’s two mz bikes, I have the log book for just one of them, and there are two spare tanks . If you are interested they will definitely be sold on. I only want to keep the Ducsti and ariel. And maybe even sell the Ducati. I can get them out tomorrow and get some better pics
It looks like a Mk3 show us a pic' of the cam support block* and the engine number. *The part that sits above the spark plug, engine number on the C/cases in front of the cylinder. Steve R
Ducati singles production ended in 1974 with the Mk3 and Desmos although Mototrans in Spain continued to build them under license until they packed in in 1981.
The Vento was the last single made by Mototrans but only as a 350. They did produce a 250 Strada for 1978. Mototrans ceased trading in 1981.
I have a 1994 registered 907ie. Production for that models stopped in 1992. I guess that sometimes bikes sit in a showroom for a year or more before being sold and registered.
just with regards to the two mz, i am not really interested in them so these will be sold off cheap. i will keep the ariel as i like that and will make a nice classic when restored
C/case numbers on the Italian bikes on the left hand case start with DM, they start with MD on the Spanish bikes. The frames on this model were based on the late Parallel twins. The barn find bike has a Widecase single frame, the same as those fitted to the last Italian made singles. Steve R
i appreciate all the info on this, i am going to get it out of the garage when i get home from work and take some more detailed pictures.it appears it now may be one of the last italian ones.
