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.”
“And it wasn’t just skin deep. The four valves per cylinder desmodromic V-twin measured 916cc and produced 114 crankshaft horsepower, with torque from tickover.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB8S7WB013569. The seller acquired it from a private seller in Massachusetts.
During their ownership, the seller has covered 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 16,456 miles.
Maintenance:
In August 2025 Iconic performed maintenance work on the bike. We changed the timing belts, fitted new air filters, spark plugs, oil filter and oil (15W50), flushed the coolant, fitted new brake pads front and rear, rebuilt the forks with new fork seals and fork oil (5W), fitted new tires, replaced the upper and lower chain sliders, fitted a new radiator fan control sensor, fitted a new starter clutch sprag, replaced the neutral switch, fitted a new rectifier regulator, and a new battery.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. We performed a hydraulic flush on all three master cylinders. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Moderate (0.15V>0.29V)
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok (Fast Blink)
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: 95+%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95+%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok (Bumpstop slightly cracked)
Tire Date Code Front: 14/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 18/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 90+%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90+%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.20V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.6V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench, Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Notes:
-Small scratches present in front and rear wheel
-Small scratches on fairings and light cracks
-Recently completed Major Services.
Modifications:
SPS bodywork.
Braided brake lines.
Corbin seat.
Aftermarket gas cap.
Gauges.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Rosso IV tires with date codes of 1424 and 1824.
The sale includes one ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: The seller states: “Slight fairing damages, wheel blemishes.” Please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, CA, this Ducati is offered on a clean New York title.
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