The 916 truly needs no introduction, but we’ll defer to VisorDown for our favorite summation:
“Every once in a while a true classic comes along: James Joyce’s Ulysses, The Beatles’ Revolver, Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Greats one-and-all, to be seen, owned or understood by the discerning and devoted. To the list of timeless classics, we can add Massimo Tamburini’s Ducati 916.”
“Never had a motorcycle provoked such feelings of pure lust or been so coveted. Here was sex made metal, a Sophia Loren in cro-mo steel and alloy. Slim and curvy, the 916 took the breath away from any angle and redefined how a motorcycle could, and should, look.”
The seller of this example (VIN: ZDM1SB8S7SB004784) acquired it 8 months ago from a reputable long time Ducati mechanic in Long Beach, California.
During that time he’s covered approximately 100 miles. The odometer shows 29,304 miles.
In the mid 2000s, the previous owner/mechanic swapped in the motor from a 2001 Ducati 996 SPS with a slipper clutch and lightened Nichols flywheel. The “engine has an estimated 10,000 miles since the build.” The engine number is ZDM996W4*013075*.
Recent maintenance includes new belts, new regulator, new fork seals, oil/filter change, and tires with 2019 date codes.
The seller notes “signs of a mishap of sorts” on the alternator cover. The part number is 24220361A.
“The OEM carbon fiber airbox features ultra rare MS-Production carbon fiber velocity stacks.”
Carbon fiber clutch cover.
Ohlins rear shock.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller notes “road chips at lower fairing peak below collector, pinhole chips in the front fairing, small scratches on front fender, and abrasion on the fuel cap and swingarm.”
Mechanically, the seller says that everything works as it should and it runs great, however he notes that the “lightweight internal engine components mean there’s not a lot of inertia to keep motor at idle when cold, which requires some getting used to.”
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through November 2021.
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Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1995
Make
Ducati
Model
916
Mileage
29,304
VIN
ZDM1SB8S7SB004784
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 19
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: Christian157
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $7,800 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for $750 (this went up on 5/12 due to increases in gas costs) in the Continental US, and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
