Classic Ducati->ke622 bikes usually fetch a hefty price in an auction setting. And when you're talking about classic Ducati's, the 98 Sport belongs front and center on that list.

Built in 1953 to join the ranks of the Ducati 98 N and the Ducati 98 T OHV, the 98 Sport became an immediate success in the market, despite its modest performance capabilities. At the heart of the Ducati 98 Sport is a 98 cc OHV single cylinder engine that's been mated to a four-speed transmission. The powertrain was capable of producing 6.8 horsepower with a top speed of 56 mph. Those numbers may not mean much compared to the bikes Ducati has in its line-up today, but back then, that was enough to make the 98 Sport one of the most popular bikes the company's range.

One of the 98 Sport bikes will be up for auction by RM Auctions on May 11, 2012 with a price range of €3,500-€4,500, which is around $4,500-$5,800 based on current exchange rates. The auction model comes fully restored with a silver and black two-tone paint finish to go with chrome and alloy rims.

1954 Ducati 98 Sport

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  • Model: 1954 Ducati 98 Sport
  • Engine/Motor: OHV single cylinder
  • Transmission: 4 - Speeds Transmission
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