Ducati 750SS Green Frame
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Designer
Ducati, Fabio Taglioni
Date
1974
Dimensions
86.5” x 26” X 41”
About
One of only 401 examples produced in 1974 by Ducati after their momentuous 1972 Imola victory. Authenticated by motorcycle historian Ian Falloon.
The 750 Super Sport was the first factory replica of a race-winning machine and was as close a replica to the Imola 200 winning racer of 1972 that could be built and still be street legal. Only the barest concessions were made for street legality. Silencing was minimal from the Conti silencers, and the 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors lacked air filtration. There was no provision for turn signals let alone an electric start. Whereas the quality of the fiberglass and some of the ancillary components was dubious, the engine was an utter masterpiece. A special computerized Olivetti milling machine was installed at the factory to machine from billet each individual con-rod, just as with the Imola racers, and all the individual rockers were highly polished. During engine overhaul and inspection, one can see these rocker arms polished and shining inside of engine.
The frame color of this special machine seemed to be randomly chosen from the range of outboard motors produced at Borgo Panigale at the time. This has resulted in the nickname for the model as the “Green Frame,” what is now a mythical bike for motorcycle collectors and appreciators of fine art & design alike.
The 750 Super Sport was the first factory replica of a race-winning machine and was as close a replica to the Imola 200 winning racer of 1972 that could be built and still be street legal. Only the barest concessions were made for street legality. Silencing was minimal from the Conti silencers, and the 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors lacked air filtration. There was no provision for turn signals let alone an electric start. Whereas the quality of the fiberglass and some of the ancillary components was dubious, the engine was an utter masterpiece. A special computerized Olivetti milling machine was installed at the factory to machine from billet each individual con-rod, just as with the Imola racers, and all the individual rockers were highly polished. During engine overhaul and inspection, one can see these rocker arms polished and shining inside of engine.
The frame color of this special machine seemed to be randomly chosen from the range of outboard motors produced at Borgo Panigale at the time. This has resulted in the nickname for the model as the “Green Frame,” what is now a mythical bike for motorcycle collectors and appreciators of fine art & design alike.
