THE KEITH HALE 750 SS
As this motorcycle has enjoyed continuous ownership since it was first sold, it is unique. While some 750 SSs have remained with one owner for 45 years or more, few have been used like this one as the bike’s designer, the great Ing. Fabio Taglioni, would have intended.
As the history of this 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport (engine 075172 frame 075327) is known from new there is absolutely no doubt as to its authenticity. 075172 is also verified by Phil Schilling and Ian Falloon as one of 88 examples imported into the U.S., and one of only 401 manufactured in 1974. But there is much more to this example than the fact it is authentic. This 750 SS must be one of a handful of examples left anywhere in the world with continual ownership from the day it was sold. And unlike most 750 SSs, along with this ownership came regular use. As it was still an expensive purchase back in 1975 many 750 SSs were used sparingly and only a few raced as their designer Ing. Fabio Taglioni intended. Keith Hale was unlike other 750 SS owners. Initially this 750 SS was his only transportation and he commuted on it, used it as a sports bike, and raced it. It is truly amazing that this 750 SS has covered over 100,000 miles and still features most of the original engine components. There is so much more to Keith Hale’s 750 SS than it being simply a fine example of a very rare Ducati. This 750 SS comes with a documented story of continual ownership and regular use for nearly fifty years. In that regard it is surely unique.
Read the full story of Keith Hale’s 100,000 mile 750 SS and watch the documentary and short film at ducati750ss.com
DISCLAIMER
Every single bike I buy and sell, I personally go through—not someone else. I am the owner operator of my small business, and I take what I do very seriously. I work on the bikes, I ride the bikes.
If you are serious about buying a true collector piece from someone who not only has a passion for these bikes, but works on them, rides them, and collects them then call me. Jokingly people say to me, “these bikes don’t seem so rare as there are so many in your shop” well... I consider myself a custodian for these machines, they should go to people who will love, and appreciate them.