DUCATI 851 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

-The Ducati 851 was a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1987 as a replacement for the Ducati 750 F1. It was dressed in full bodywork and powered by an 851cc Liquid-cooled V-twin engine. It continued production until 1992 when it was replaced by the Ducati 888.

In 1992, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 851 Strada Biposto, a sports machine in its sixth and final year of production, packing the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as previous models.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a windscreen, integrated turn signals, a rectangular headlight, a dual exhaust system, a single seat, a side stand, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1992 Ducati 851 Strada Biposto had installed an 851cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 93 hp with maximum strength at 9,600 rpm and 72Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 41 mm upside-down Showa telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

In 1991, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851SP3, a fully faired sports machine based on the standard 851 models that debuted in 1987 as a replacement for the Ducati 750 F1.

The 1991 Ducati 851SP3 was identified by its louder and more up-swept Termignoni exhaust system. Also, it featured higher-compression pistons, a stronger crankcase, an updated clutch, and a forced air intake that contributed to a slight output power increase.

While the Brembo wheels were finished in black, the brake and clutch master cylinders featured remotely mounted fluid reservoirs. Also, like the SP2 model, the SP3 version featured a numbered plaque.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed the same standard features as its predecessors, with a full fairing, a windscreen, a rectangular headlight, integrated turn signals, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 42 mm rebound, compression, and damping-adjustable upside-down Ohlins fork on the front and a preload and damping-adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear.

In the performance department, the 1991 Ducati 851SP3 took its muscles from an 888cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 116 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The Ducati 851 was a fully dressed machine powered by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine, manufactured from 1987, when it replaced the Ducati 750 F1, until 1992 when it was replaced by the Ducati 888.

In 1991, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851 Strada Biposto, a sports motorcycle in its fifth year of production, with minor modifications compared to previous models.

The 1991 Ducati 851 Strada Biposto packed the same standard features as previous models, such as a windscreen, a full fairing with a rectangular headlight, a single eat, a side stand, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight cast- aluminum wheels.

Compared to previous models, the 1991 machine packed a 41 mm upside-down Showa telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike's braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering strong stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1991 Ducati 851 Strada Biposto had its soul brought to life by an 851cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 93 hp with a peak force at 9,600 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In 1990, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducat 851SP2, a sports machine dressed in full bodywork and powered by a V-twin liquid-cooled engine. Although it was still named an 851, the bike displaced 888cc.

The Ducati 851SP2 returned to two injectors per cylinder, retained the H-section Pankl con-rods, the 300-watt alternator, a close-ratio gearbox of the earlier 851 Superbike kit, and camshafts. Other chassis improvements included a USD Ohlins fork, Ohlins rear shock, and cast-iron front Brembo discs.

In the appearance department, the bike was similar to its siblings, packing standard features, such as a full bodywork with a rectangular headlight, a windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, a side stand, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 42 mm USD rebound, compression-adjustable Ohlins fork on the front, and a preload and damping-adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, with excellent handling capabilities.

The 1990 Ducati 851SP2 packed underneath its clothes an 888cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 116 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to the ground through a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 250 kph (155 mph).

In 1989, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851SP, a sports machine dressed in a full fairing and powered by an 851cc V-twin engine. When it was first released, the Ducati 851 came as a successor to the 750 F1 model and continued production until 1992, when it was replaced by the Ducati 888.

The 1989 Ducati 851SP, compared to the base model, packed several modifications that brought more output power, better handling, and safer braking performance. In other departments, the bike was similar to the standard model.

The bike's suspension was altered, with a 42 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a race-derived Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering better suspension performance and handling.

Also, the braking power suffered modifications and came with two larger 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a larger 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1989 Ducati 851SP had its heartbeat set by an 851cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 122 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 250 kph (155 mph).

The Ducati 851 was a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing and powered by a V-twin liquid-cooled engine. The bike was created in 1987 as a successor to the Ducati 750 F1 and continued production until 1992, when it was replaced by the Ducati 888.

In 1989, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851 Strada, a sports motorcycle in its second year of production, with no significant modifications compared to the previous model.

The bike's aspect was similar to the first model, packing the same standard features, such as a single seat, a rectangular headlight, a full fairing with a medium windscreen, a side stand, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The front end was fitted with an upside-down Marzocchi telescopic form and two 280 mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear end was operated by an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber and a 260 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

In the performance department, the 1989 Ducati 851 Strada had its soul brought to life by an 851cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 109 hp at 10,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 241 kph (150 mph).

The Ducati 851 was a liquid-cooled V-twin-powered fully faired motorcycle manufactured by Ducati for six years, from 1987 to 1992. The bike was the successor to the Ducati 750 F1 until it was succeeded by the Ducati 888.

In 1988, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851, a sports machine that started the modern era for Ducati. The bike was based on the Pantah engine but featured liquid cooling, fuel injection, and desmodromic four-valve heads, which made the bike competitive again.

In the visual department, the Ducati 851 packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a rectangular headlight, a single seat with lumbar support, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the suspension department, the 1988 Ducati 851 packed a rebound and compression-adjustable USD Marzocchi fork on the front and a rebound and damping-adjustable Marzocchi Supermoto shock absorber on the rear, with excellent handling capabilities.

The bike braking power was achieved by two 280 mm discs coupled to a pair of four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 260 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1988 Ducati 851 Strada had its heartbeat set by an 851cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 109 hp at 10,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

The Ducati 851 was a fully faired sports motorcycle powered by a V-twin liquid-cooled engine. The bike debuted in 1987 as a successor to the Ducati 750 F1 until 1992, when it was succeeded by the Ducati 888.

In 1988, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore, a special edition motorcycle that proudly displayed the colors of the Italian flag, red, white, and green.

The bike packed the signature steel Trellis frame with Marvic wheels, Brembo brakes, and Marzocchi wheels. The first Tricolore model was criticized for its handling, and the Italian motorcycle manufacturer enlarged the wheels from 16-inch to 17-inch, upgraded the suspension with Ohlins USD components, and installed fully-floating Brembo brake rotors.

In the appearance department, the 1988 Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore packed standard features, such as a full bodywork with a medium-sized windscreen, a rectangular headlight, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's handling was achieved by a USD Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for power, the 1988 Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore had its soul brought to life by an 851cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 119 hp at 10,500 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.