DUCATI 900 MHR (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1982, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica), a race replica motorcycle with the same looks as the real motorcycle that brought home the Tourist Trophy won by Mike Hailwoodat the Isle of Man in 1978.

The last upgrade of the 900 MHR was in 1981 when the front brake discs gained 20 mm in diameter, revised graphics on the fairing and fuel tank, and a Mike Hailwood Replica inscription on the top of the fairing, while the later models were fitted with a two-part fairing instead of one.

Visually, the bike was similar to previous models, packing standard features such as a full fairing, a round headlight up front, a large windscreen, a single seat with lumbar support, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and six-spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 1982 Ducati 900 MHR had installed an 864cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, delivering an output power of 80 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 222 kph (138 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two 280 mm discs on the front wheel coupled to dual-piston calipers and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel tied to a single-piston caliper.