Mike Hailwood's 1978 F1 Ducati - Isle of Man TT

Few people expected Mike Hailwood to be successful at the Isle of Man TT when he made a return to racing after an eleven-year hiatus, but he proved them wrong in 1978 when he rode this Ducati to victory. Mike the Bike's 1978 F1 Ducati was on display at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with Chris 'Stalker' Walker riding it up the Hill, "I never thought I'd get to ride something as iconic as this… I've been fortunate to ride at Goodwood Festival of Speed a few times and out of all the bikes I've ever ridden it's by far the biggest honour."

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Engine
4 stroke, 90 degree L twin
Bore and stroke 88 x 74.4mm
Total displacement 860cc
Compression ration 10.8:1
Timing system: Single overhead camshaft. 2 valves, Desmodromic system, bevel drive, force-fed with gear pump lubrication
Liquid cooled
2 Dellorto PHM carburettors 41mm
5 speed transmission
Primary gear drive
Final chain drive
Multi - plate dry clutch

Performance
90 hp at 10,000rpm
You speed over 240km/h

Chassis
Tubular frame open type design
Front hydraulic suspension
Rear suspension swinging arm
Front brake - 2 x 280mm discs
Rear brake - Single 230mm disc
Front tyre 100/90 V18
Rear Tyre 110/90 V18

Dimensions
Length 2200mm
Width 700mm
Wheelbase 1510mm
Dry weight 180kg