Description
1969 Ducati 450cc Jupiter Project
Ducati widened its single’s crankcases in 1968, safely allowing for a displacement increase to 436cc, within spitting distance of the dual-purpose BSA 441 Victor. That was important to U.S. Ducati importer Joseph Berliner, a longstanding proponent of scrambler-style motorcycles. As a mark of his influence, as well as the American market’s importance, that first Ducati 450 model was earmarked for the U.S., sold here as the Jupiter 450 scrambler.
Bright yellow with chromed tank panels, the Jupiter was hard to ignore. Now a maintenance technician, in 1971 Steven Panofsky was a high-schooler introduced to the joys of motorcycling via the purchase of a Jupiter 450. “Riding has been my love ever since. That Jupiter did it for me,” he told Motorcyclist magazine years later. “I could go on dirt roads and trails, twisties and longer adventures. With typical Ducati handling, light weight, plenty of midrange torque and a smooth-shifting, five-speed gearbox, it was really fun to ride.”
The motorbike offered
This 1969 Ducati 450cc Jupiter has been part of an extensive Southern California collection. The bike was checked for compression , but should be considered a starting point for a degree of restoration, and as such, potential buyers should satisfy themselves as to the condition of this motorcycle. Please Contact us with questions. Sold on a clean, clear title.
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