This bike is the first in a collection that will be coming to Iconic for sale. The owner will be submitting more from their collection in the coming weeks.
Please note: The cold start video shows only one of the tail lights working, the bulb was replaced and both are fully operational.
Replacing the legendary 916, the 996 was Ducati’s flagship superbike from 1999-2002. The gorgeous Tamburini-designed aesthetics remained, but upgrades like like larger pistons and valves, a stronger crankshaft, lighter wheels, and better brakes all combined for an improved riding experience.
Per Motorcycle News, “Everything about owning this design icon feeds my love for it. I never tire of seeing it in the garage, of the lazy churn as those big pistons pulse into life and that thunderous burst of ignition on start-up. I love how dense, taut and compact it feels, how at home it is mid-corner, or how its rhythms and sonorous tones get inside your brain. Riding it feels excitingly illicit, like having an affair, without actually being unfaithful. Every ride feels like falling in love again.”
By 2001, the 996 had been granted lighter 5-spoke Marchesini wheels and an Öhlins shock.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5TX1B011384. The seller acquired it from a private party via an Iconic auction in October 2024.
The odometer shows 4,692 miles. The seller has put just 105 miles on the bike during their ownership.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, install a new battery, flush the coolant, and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Loose Debris in tank, Tank condition ok
Engine Oil Level: Good
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 75%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 27/14
Tire Date Code Rear: 01/14
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 55%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.7V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.4V
Running Condition: Runs on Bench, Runs on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Notes:
-Black debris floating in tank needing to be cleaned out however not hindering bike at this time
-Tires are aged out of spec
-Bike idles lower then spec but runs well
Recommended Services:
-Clean Debris from inside of tank
-Tire Replacement
Modifications:
Repainted lower fairings.
Monoposto tail conversion with custom paint, Remus titanium exhaust, and aftermarket tail tidy.
Tank protector.
Carbon fiber clutch cover.
The turn signals have been removed.
Not pictured: Metal fuel line quick disconnects.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires with date codes of 0114 and 2714.
The sale includes one key. Original biposto tail section, the original passenger foot pegs (not pictured), and a rear paddock stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2025. Have any 996 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
