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Ducati Darmah NEW PRICE MAY 2024 Classic Ducati Excellent condition Supplied fully serviced with new MOT The introduction of the 860 GT didn?t bring Ducati the success it was hoping for. The design, although very modern in its day, was a not well regarded. Ducati learned from the 860 GT, shown by the introduction of the 900 Sport Desmo ?Darmah? or 900 SD in 1977. Although the two models were available simultaneously until 1979, the Darmah is regarded as the better sport-touring bike of the two. Several improvements were introduced on the 900 SD Darmah in 1977. The crankshaft bearings were updated, the crankpin was enlarged and desmodromic camshafts were now standard like on the 900 Super Sport. Perhaps the biggest improvement was the new gearshift selector drum now located on the left side. This meant an end for the rather crudely constructed crossover rod to make left-side gearshift possible in 1976. Bosch ignition replaced Ducati?s own and an electric starter motor was standard. The technical improvements of the 900 SD Darmah saw their way to all other Ducati bevel twins of 1978. Although the frame was much like that of the 860 GT, all bodywork was new. The fuel tank and seat formed a nice partnership by sharing a line all the way over the ?ducktail? end of the bike. Instruments were now Nippon Denso and the 900 SD was fitted with gold finished Campagnolo magnesium wheels. Leopoldo Tartarini?s design worked well and reception looked promising in