Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2002 Ducati 998.
For 2002, Ducati gifted the 998 the Testastretta motor that had just won the WSBK championship in 996R guise. The new heart was good for 123 hp and 71 lb-ft at the crank, up from 112 and 67, respectively.
What reviewers found most impressive was how quickly the new engine spun up and how compact the complete package was. Motorcyclist said, “Overall, this 998 feels more like a 748 that swallowed a really big gulp of nitrous than it does a 996.”
And here’s the thing — with the improvements to the engine, so too came refinements to the overall package. As Motorcycle magazine continued, “This isn’t a get-to-work ride, although some owners will no doubt commute on theirs, possibly because they just have to ride it again and again! But the 998 is also far from being a banzai, balls-out motorcycle – it’s actually very refined. This all-around user friendly feel is relatively new on a Ducati, leading one of the testers to comment on how it was getting to behave more and more like a Honda VFR800, a comment that didn’t actually go down too well with the Ducati factory guys present! It’s true though, this is the smoothest and most civilized version of the 916 ever released. But don’t worry, they haven’t washed the soul out of the machine – no way. This is still every bit a Ducati eight valve Desmo twin. It can still make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck in time-honored Ducati style.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5V62B015659. The seller purchased the bike 14 years ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 200 miles. The odometer shows 10,628 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports no recent maintenance. The tachometer does not appear to currently work.
Modifications:
The seller reports no modifications.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires with date codes of 4507 and 1008.
The sale includes two keys and the tool kit. The paddock stand in the cold start video is not included with the bike.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Eagle Mountain, Utah this Ducati is offered on a clean Utah title. Have any 998 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
