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£1,900
1967 Ducati Monza Junior, 160cc. Registration number unregistered. Frame number 160MJ 26688 (see certificate). Engine number DM160 26688.
Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft single - the 100 Gran Sport, appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni’s versatile design proved capable of considerable enlargement, being produced in various capacities up to 450cc. A scaled down version of Ducati’s 250cc Monza, the exquisite Monza Junior was introduced to the UK market in 1967 and, like its larger brother, was powered by the proven single-overhead-camshaft engine, A four-speed gearbox was fitted and the diminutive Junior could top 70mph, while 100mpg was achievable when ridden with restraint. Production ceased in 1969, though some dealers were still clearing stocks a year later. Lightweight, nimble, sure-footed and possessing a gem of an engine that sounds glorious when ‘on the cam’, these little Dukes are a delight to ride.
Our vendor purchased this bike in 2012 and has had cycle parts powder coated, fitted a new alternator, new exhaust, new speedo, new rear shock absorbers and had the wheels rebuilt with stainless steel rims and spokes. An age-related certificate was issued by the Ducati Owners Club (GB) in May 2013, and our vendor obtained a genuine maker’s plate for the engine number and frame number to be engraved on.
Sold with dating certificate and genuine owner’s hand book.
(Extract from dating certificate) Over time the stickers often became detached, resulting in bikes with no frame numbers. All Monza Juniors were produced within the period 1964-68 and this engine number indicates 1967. The correct frame number for this machine would have been 160MJ 26688. P Ward, Ducati Owners Club (GB)
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