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Good examples of the Ducati 200 Elite are hard to find these days, which is was made this particular model that was auctioned off at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco truly worthy of some collector’s prized bids.
First introduced in 1959, the Ducati 200 Elite was developed by boring the 175-cc motor by 5 mm, to a capacity of 204 cc. That move resulted in an increased output of 18 horsepower at 7,500 rpm with a faster top speed of 87 mph. Not too shabby for a bike built in 1959, right?
More than just its performance capabilities, the Elite 200 also featured a jelly mould tank, clip-on bars and dual mufflers of the 175, and 18" wheels.
As far as the bike that was in question - CN: DM200E/154587 - it was put through an old restoration job, but despite that, it still came with excellent paint and chrome details, making it a true vintage ride in every sense of the word.
Expected bids for the 1959 Ducati 200 Elite ranged from ?7,000 - ?9,000, which is around $9,000 - $11,600 based on current exchange rates. Actual selling price was $9,091.
Ducati 200 Elite originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 16:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/ducati/1959-ducati-200-elite-ar129161.html
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