DUCATI 750 F1 Laguna Seca (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, Ducati released the Ducati 750 F1 Laguna Seca, another special edition motorcycle based on the standard 750 F1 Desmo. The bike was a special edition motorcycle made by Borgo Panigale to celebrate Lucchinellis's victory in the Battle of the Twins, held in 1986 at the Californian track.

The bike packed the same engine as the Montjuich model but with several modifications, such as a steel inner clutch drum instead of aluminum and a new muffler with a larger canister and riveted aluminum cover. The US version got a Conti silencer, like the one used on the 1986 base model.

The frame was identical to the one used on the Montjuich version but with revised footpegs and exhaust brackets. It also featured a Verlicchi alloy swingarm with a plastic rear fender. The red and silver fairing was also slightly modified. It packed a front fender borrowed from the 750 Paso model.

In the performance department, the 1987 Ducati 750 F1 Laguna Seca had its soul brought to life by a 748cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, delivering 95 hp at 9,000 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed manual gearbox that sent the power to the rear through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 219 kph (136 mph).