Description
Ducati 750 F1 health check
Tuning and replacement of consumables carried out by the prestigious Lenci Racing workshop of Gianfranco Lenci, based in Rome at 259 Via Casal Boccone
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Preparazione di NCR
The intervention Andrea Sorci had NCR carry out focused primarily on the engine: the carburettors were replaced with bore-up units, intake was modified and the cylinder heads were altered (as tradition dictates bearing the customer’s name, Sorci in this case). The more capable exhaust system, a different rear brake caliper carrier and magnesium rims. The tip of the fairing was modified to improve engine cooling. As usual, indicators and mirrors were removed.
La storia di NCR
NCR, short for Nepoti Caracchi Racing, was born in 1967 in Borgo Panigale (Bologna) out of the passion for mechanics and racing of Rino Caracchi and Giorgio Nepoti, initially creating a workshop for motorcycle tuning.
The greatest global prominence NCR achieved was in the United States when it clinched historic wins at Daytona.
The indissoluble bond between NCR and Ducati was solidified in 1972 with the 200 Miglia di Imola, while the following year NCR effectively began operating as Ducati’s external racing department.
From the Via Signorini workshop came the bikes that would reach the top step worldwide, with mythic riders like Mike Hailwood, endurance specialists, the TT2 world champion with Tony Rutter, as well as an endless list of specials, prototypes and replicas.
The racing pedigree of the Ducati 750 F1 includes winning the Italian F1 Championship in 1985 with Virginio Ferrari and the Battle of the Twins at Daytona in 1986 with Marco Lucchinelli. The bike also topped the Italian Formula TT Championship standings in 1985.
Osservazioni
The bike can be considered original in every part, apart from the NCR modifications described above. The setup was done on Andrea Sorci’s personal bike, a rider of the era, but who did not use it in competition. It is to be regarded as an added value, highly sought after at the time and it confers further prestige.
Note in merito ad Andrea Sorci
Andrea Sorci, in partnership with Nico Cereghini, took part in the Bol d’Or in 1976, finishing tenth on a Segoni-Kawasaki.
Materiale aggiuntivo
The bike is supplied with a generous set of components including:
- Pair of original wheels
- Original exhaust system
- Standard rear shock absorber
- Standard intake system
- Direction indicator kit
- Original mirrors
- Mirrors in vogue at the time
- Fittings, pipes and spare electrical components
- Upper fairing and lower tip in original fibreglass to be painted
Note
The bike was purchased by a Roman collector in 2019, shipped to Turin and kept in the living room of an apartment in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, proudly on display. It is in excellent condition, much loved and looking for a new home. Unlike many others on the market, it has never taken part in any form of competition and has not undergone modifications or updates unsuitable to its prestige. If anything, it was the prestigious NCR preparation work at the time.
On YouTube a short video of the bike warming up
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