Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
Ducati’s Monster first arrived on the scene in 1993 as the M900. It was famously a parts-bin special, incorporating the frame from the 888 as well as the air-cooled SOHC engine from the 900SS. Even still, the naked styling was a hit with customers. In fact, the Monster was so popular that it accounted for 42% of Ducati’s sales between 1993 and 2000.
And here’s the thing — the model was more than a mere design exercise. On the road, the Monster produced some 67hp and 60lb-ft of torque — more than enough grunt to move its 407-pound heft. Around the bike, you also got top-spec parts such as Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension, and even a dry clutch.
As Bike Magazine put in its 1993 review: “This is no retro. A Zephyr is a styling gimmick, a bare bones bike tainted by nostalgia. Nor is the Monster a no-compromise sportster (that only comes into its own above 130mph clothed in expensive plastic). No, the Monster is a modern, raunchy street bike, pure and simple. There’s no pretense, no waste and no messing. It’s pure, concentrated essence of motorcycling fun and it’s got bags of character without any surplus baggage.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1RC4N1TB010437. The seller acquired it from a private party in New Mexico in early 2024.
The odometer shows 2,877 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, install new timing belts, flush the hydraulic fluids, clean the carb, install a new battery, change the engine oil/filter, clean the left hand switch, and clean/adjust/lube the chain. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 11/19
Tire Date Code Rear: 04/19
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.65V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2v
Running Condition: Runs
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: ~2 miles,
Modifications:
Termignoni carbon fiber exhaust.
Ohlins steering damper.
Fender eliminator, integrated brake light/turn signals.
CRG adjustable levers, bar end mirrors.
Aftermarket headlight cowl, aftermarket front turn signals.
Open clutch cover.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Ducabike camshaft inspection cover, Ducabike frame plugs, aftermarket clutch slave cylinder, aftermarket front sprocket cover.
Billet chain adjusters.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart II tires with date codes of 0419 and 1119.
The sale includes two keys.
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 Montana title. There is a New Mexico license plate installed from a prior owner.
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