One of the stars of The Matrix Reloaded was a Ducati 996 – it featured in a fantastic chase scene which was popular enough to inspire Ducati to release a limited run of their own. The directors reportedly spent $2.5M on building a faux freeway to film the scene.
By the time the second installment of the Matrix trilogy was released, the Italian marque had replaced the 996 with the 998 in dealerships. Changes included a dark green livery like that of the movie bike and Matrix Reloaded decals on the tail.
Different sources cite different production figures – Ducati forums often state 120 or 150, while MCN says 93 were built. We may never know the exact number, but it’s definitely a low one.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5VX4B022617. The seller acquired it in December 2020 from a private party in California.
The odometer shows 9,356 miles.
Documented Maintenance History: 8/3/16 – EuroSports in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania (no longer in business):
Valve adjustment, new timing belts. 12/5/20 – Ducati Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, California:
New Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires.
The sale includes a “Letter of Conformity” from Ducati which confirms that this VIN is a genuine Matrix model.
It is said to be completely stock except for a tank protector.
Please note that the tank protector is a magnet. This is how it looks underneath, there is a very tiny pinhole chip above the warning sticker.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no mechanical issues. He is letting it go to fund the purchase of a MV Agusta F4 RC. Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title. Have any 998 Matrix stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
2004
Make
Ducati
Model
998 Matrix Edition
Mileage
9,328
VIN
ZDM1SB5VX4B022617
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Additional Charges
No
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/ZDM1SB5VX4B022617.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 30
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: b****1
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $12,000 including buyer fees.
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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b****1
July 2, 2021 4:40 am PDT
$11,600
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r***o
July 2, 2021 4:40 am PDT
$11,500
b****1
July 2, 2021 2:35 am PDT
$11,100
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r***o
July 2, 2021 2:35 am PDT
$11,000
b****1
July 2, 2021 2:32 am PDT
$10,600
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r***o
July 2, 2021 2:32 am PDT
$10,500
b****1
July 2, 2021 2:32 am PDT
$10,100
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r***o
July 2, 2021 2:32 am PDT
$10,000
b****1
July 1, 2021 2:25 pm PDT
$9,700
p*********s
July 1, 2021 11:45 am PDT
$9,600
mg
July 1, 2021 11:45 am PDT
$9,500
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mg
July 1, 2021 10:43 am PDT
$9,300
r*****9
July 1, 2021 10:43 am PDT
$9,200
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r*****9
June 29, 2021 7:42 pm PDT
$9,100
c***s
June 29, 2021 7:42 pm PDT
$9,000
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c***s
June 27, 2021 11:29 am PDT
$8,100
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d*************r
June 27, 2021 11:29 am PDT
$8,000
c***s
June 27, 2021 11:28 am PDT
$7,600
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d*************r
June 27, 2021 11:28 am PDT
$7,500
c***s
June 27, 2021 11:28 am PDT
$7,100
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d*************r
June 27, 2021 11:28 am PDT
$7,000
c***s
June 25, 2021 9:04 pm PDT
$6,766
r************o
June 25, 2021 9:04 pm PDT
$6,666
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r************o
June 25, 2021 8:27 pm PDT
$4,950
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l****k
June 25, 2021 8:27 pm PDT
$4,850
r************o
June 25, 2021 8:26 pm PDT
$4,200
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l****k
June 25, 2021 8:26 pm PDT
$4,100
r************o
June 25, 2021 8:26 pm PDT
$3,300
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