1969 Ducati Jupiter 450 Jupiter Scrambler Registration Numb...

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£4,500 - £5,500

1969 Ducati Jupiter 450 Jupiter Scrambler

Registration Number: MFX 167G
Frame Number: 450253
Engine Number: 450253

- In current ownership since 1994
- Rare sight in the UK

In 1968, Ducati developed a new type of valve operation on their top of the range machines, the desmodromic valve system, desmo for short. The desmodromic valve is a reciprocating engine poppet valve that is positively opened and closed by two cams and twin actuators. The system was introduced into the 1968 wide case Mark 3 single cylinder 436cc road-off road machines. Known as the 450 Jupiter, the new scramblers were exported to the USA to fill the huge appetite for off road, adventure machines.

This sprung-head 1969 450 Jupiter was originally exported from Italy to the USA, coming to England in 1994, where it was bought by our vendor. A rare sight on British roads, the Ducati has been lovingly maintained in current ownership, the bike being presented in good running condition. A welcome addition to any respectable collection, this classic Ducati scrambler will we are sure be huge fun for off-road riding in the summer months.