851 values ?

rxs51

Not sure if this is the right place for this question but I am trying to get an idea what my old 851 may be worth if I need to go ahead and sell it. It is a 1989 Strada which I have owned for almost 20 years but it has a bit of a chequered history as it was crashed early on in its life (before I owned it so do not know the details) and is down on the insurance register as Cat D. It is in fair condition and is currently MOTd but has been ridden rather than being a polished ornament. Everything works and the bodywork was recently repainted to a good standard so it does look reasonably tidy but is certainly not concours standard. The speedo is metric (and always has been as far as I know) and it is currently showing 30,000 kms.

I appreciate that it eventually comes down to what someone thinks it is worth but advertised prices seem to vary widely and I would just like to get a rough ballpark figure to help me decide what to do.

RWG

851

Hi,
Photos speak a thousand words, as they say.
But my understanding from recent advertisments suggest prices have been as low as £4k to £6k for strada's but the Cat D, will have an impact unless it is chosen for classic race scene!
I love these bikes, and feel prices are to low for what they offer and represent.
For me keep it, fix it, ride and enjoy.
Best of luck

dudlington

My 2 pennies worth.

Put the bike on flea bay with a reserve of 4 grand. Plenty of photos and as much history as you can. It has been a U.K. bike for most of its life so that is positive however all these bikes come from Italy.......so ????. The auction will determine the current value as it will only be worth what someone else is prepared to pay for it. If I was in the market place for one the CAT D would not necessarily put me off but other things would need to be right. Some people will only be able to afford a bike like this as prices for concours can be 8+ grand and really good around 6 grand. If you do not make your reserve then you will know , then ride and enjoy. Next year could be a whole different ball game.

rxs51

Thanks for the replies. Not sure what I intend to do at present as I still love the bike but age and various health problems are starting to catch up with me and I have always been more interested in riding bikes than keeping them as ornaments. The 851 has actually been pretty reliable but I have to admit that it takes a lot more time to maintain than my more modern bikes. I still think they are a beautiful looking bike - see attached photo.

dudlington

Yes totally agree a lovely looking bike. Is the rear tail unit original Ducati or an aftermarket part ?. Original ducati will be very thick , aftermarket much thinner. If you take off the rear bum pad and look at the thickness around the opening you should be able to tell (Or check the sides by the undertray). If it is an original Ducati part this will add value. I,m nearly 58 and still keep increasing my collection and ride these bike when ever I can. The weather is only getting warmer.............maybe a new first ride will convince you either way.

rxs51

I am fairly sure that the seat unit is original due to the quality of construction and the rest of the panels probably are too (although there are definite areas of repair) - it has the alloy tank on this model as well.
Although it looks good in photos there are quite a few things that let it down - the swingarm still has signs of damage and lots of little areas could really do with tidying but I have just lived with them and enjoyed riding it.
I have owned other Ducatis over the years but kept the 851 even though it got shoved to the back of the garage at times. As I got older I found that the riding position on the 748/916 series became hard on my neck - although the pegs are high on the 851 I actually find it fairly comfortable as the bars are reasonably close. As I am now in my late sixties these things are important!
Think it is probably sound advice to wait and see how I feel when the summer arrives.

mikey1152

rxs51 wroteNot sure if this is the right place for this question but I am trying to get an idea what my old 851 may be worth if I need to go ahead and sell it. It is a 1989 Strada which I have owned for almost 20 years but it has a bit of a chequered history as it was crashed early on in its life (before I owned it so do not know the details) and is down on the insurance register as Cat D. It is in fair condition and is currently MOTd but has been ridden rather than being a polished ornament. Everything works and the bodywork was recently repainted to a good standard so it does look reasonably tidy but is certainly not concours standard. The speedo is metric (and always has been as far as I know) and it is currently showing 30,000 kms. I appreciate that it eventually comes down to what someone thinks it is worth but advertised prices seem to vary widely and I would just like to get a rough ballpark figure to help me decide what to do.

I realize this thread has been resting for months. That and the fact that I reside in California, makes it a little more suspect, but here goes.

I have just registered my 1990 850 Sport and in California you have to have proof of financial responsibility in order to keep your registration. My insurance company (Progressive) has given me the option of an "Agreed Value Settlement" and has requested me to get an Appraisal from either an independent appraiser or a dealership appraiser. I will also mention that I added the 851 to my current policy online and gave a figure of about $8000 usd as a value for the motorcycle. The local Ducati Dealership does not do appraisals. The local vintage shop in my area wants $300 usd to do what sounds like a very thorough appraisal.

Hagerty Insurance offers a value calculator on there website. They specialize in "collector" vehicles. They give an average value of $20,000 usd (Low of $15,000 to "Concours" $30,000) for the 851. and do not require an appraisal submission. For about the same multi-bike premium as Progressive.

I had no idea the 851 value had increased so much in the past 5 or 6 years.

Interesting... I guess "fun" is no longer cheap.

Thanks for listening,

Mike

1990 Ducati 851 Sport

nine16

mikey1152 wroteThey give an average value of $20,000 usd (Low of $15,000 to "Concours" $30,000) for the 851. I had no idea the 851 value had increased so much in the past 5 or 6 years.

That's silly. Even SP models have to be exceptional to bring that money in the US. A standard 851 in good shape is well under $10k.

nine16

Higher mileage but nice 851 went for $6600: http://www.ebay.com/itm/292276674534?rmvSB=true

$9,050 for a 1600 mile bike: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322456329441?rmvSB=true

RWG

Naah, That ain gona happen.