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Ducati’s 916 was an instant classic as soon as it was shown to the world. Built for 5 years before evolving into the 996, this bike was one of Massimo Tamburini’s crowning achievements. Though it produced less horsepower than the Japanese competition, the engine made more torque, and no bike from any country could compete on style.
In 1998, the Guggenheim featured an exhibit called “The Art of the Motorcycle”. The 916 was one of the few modern bikes to make the cut. But you probably already know all about the 916 and what makes it fantastic – the lovely single-sided swingarm, designed to speed up wheel changes during races, for example. Or the underseat exhausts that cleaned aesthetic lines, but also aerodynamic flow. Forget all that for a moment. Today we’re featuring a very special version of this classic – the Ducati 916 Senna.
Built as a fund-raiser for the late Ayrton Senna’s namesake foundation, Ducati took just under 1,000 of their standard 916 two-seaters (known as the biposto), and added carbon fiber in a few choice places – like the clutch cover, front fender, exhaust pipe insulation panel, and mudguard. It combined a Strada-spec engine (minus the posh Pankl rods) and SP chassis (Öhlins shock, cast-iron, fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses), plus you also got one of the coolest paint schemes to ever grace a Ducati – metallic gray with red wheels, and multiple Senna decals. It is one of the rarest 916s ever made.
This example is VIN: ZDM916S2000318.
It is production number 92.
The odometer shows 8,659 kilometers (5,380 miles).
The seller is a dealer, he acquired it one month ago from a private party. During his ownership, the dealer has covered 20 miles.
Maintenance:
The belts were replaced in June 2025.
Modifications:
The seller states that the bike is completely stock.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
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It is riding on Bridgestone MODEL tires with date codes of XXXX and XXXX.
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The sale includes two sets of keys, service book, and the paddock stand.
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Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Paris, France, this Ducati is offered on a clean COUNTRY title with registration current through MONTH YEAR.
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