Ducati Mach 1

The Ducati Mach 1 was a 250 cc single-cylinder engine motorcycle, the fastest 250 road bikes at the time.

It was capable of just over 100 mph (160 km/h) in full road going trim (lights and silencer).

Many were converted for racing use, and in the hands of Alastair Michael Rogers (AKA Mike Rogers) it gave Ducati a TT win when he won the 250 cc production TT.

Mike Rogers was blind in his left eye as a result of a childhood accident, but his efforts and the consistent performance of his Mach 1 enabled him to win.

Nowadays, Ducati Mach 1 is one of the most sought after machines among enthusiasts of older bikes.