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." Full story: https://www.ducati.com/gb/en/news/197... 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