With the bevel drive 900NCR
losing its competitive edge, in 1980 Franco Farne developed two of the new
belt-driven Pantahs for the Italian national junior championship. They were
based on the standard SL frame but with Marzocchi suspension and red and
yellow bodywork that looked like the 900NCR. The 583-cc Desmo twin developed
70 horsepower at 9,000 rpm,
Presented in good order, this
particular bike has Marzocchi forks and shocks, adjustable rear shock
absorber, Brembo brakes, racing exhaust and Campagnolo wheels. This bike
came from Reparto Corse of Ducati and was purchased by Team Saltarelli and
refitted for the 1981 race season, winning the Italian TT junior
championship ridden by Amerigo Saltarelli, Carlo’s brother.
Race Results
1981 – Italian TT Junior
Championship by Amerigo Saltarelli
Magione, 22 March – 1st
place
Vallelunga, 29 March – 1st
place
Vallelunga, 3 May – 2nd
place
Magione, 17 May – Retired
Vallelunga, 24 May – 2nd
place
Magione, 6 June – Retired
Magione, 7 July – 2nd place
Vallelunga, 13 October –
2nd place
Magione, 20 October –
Retired
Finished with 78 points –
2nd place scored 62 points (Results from Moto Sprint Magazine, November
1981)
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.
