Highlights

Winner of the 2025 National Sprint Association Championship (up to 350cc)
Current course record holder (up to 350cc) for the 1/8 mile sprint at Smeatharpe
Previous Class A winner at Brighton Speed Trials
BHR registered and presented race-ready
New big end and con rod fitted in October 2025

The Appeal

Ducati's narrow case 250cc single is one of the most celebrated engines in classic motorcycle racing. Lightweight, rev-happy and beautifully engineered, these Italian singles have earned a devoted following among historic racing competitors; they're purpose-built for it. A storied, trophied example is bound to attract attention.

This 1966 example has been built into a formidable classic racer with a specification list to match its results. The engine benefits from special Phil Joy cams, a twin-plug head, a Dellorto carburettor, Ignitek electronic ignition, and a five speed gearbox with Nova straight cut primary gears and selector box, while a new big end and con rod were fitted in October 2025. Chassis-wise, it sits on Falcon shocks with new swingarm bushes, and is fitted with Barleycorn rear sets and levers, an alloy tank, a bespoke high-level exhaust system and fresh Continental race tyres.

The results speak for themselves. In 2025, this Ducati won the National Sprint Association Championship in the up to 350cc class, set the current course record at Smeatharpe's 1/8 mile sprint, and was the fastest four-stroke up to 350cc at both the Betteshanger heritage sprint and Houghton Tower hill climb. It also holds a previous Class A win at the prestigious Brighton Speed Trials. The vendor describes it as a cherished bike that has been well looked after, with oil changed after every meeting.

History and Paperwork

1966 Ducati 250cc narrow case classic racer
BHR (British Historic Racing) registered
Winner of the 2025 National Sprint Association Championship (up to 350cc)
Current course record holder (up to 350cc) for the 1/8 mile sprint at Smeatharpe
Fastest up to 350cc four stroke at Betteshanger heritage sprint in 2025
Fastest up to 350cc four stroke at Houghton Tower hill climb in 2025
Previous Class A winner at Brighton Speed Trials
Several further class wins and awards at club road race events
Oil changed after every meeting

The Condition

Alloy fuel tank
Bespoke high-level exhaust system
Barleycorn rear sets and levers
Falcon rear shocks
Scitsu rev counter
New Continental race tyres fitted
New swingarm bushes fitted

The Mechanics

250cc narrow case single-cylinder engine
Five-speed gearbox with Nova primary gears and selector box
Special 'Phil Joy' cams
Twin plug head
Dellorto carburettor
Coil springs
Ignitek electronic ignition
Uprated clutch centre
New big end and con rod fitted in October 2025
The vendor reports the bike is fast and runs well
Race-ready across the board

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