Description
Additional photos of this 2000 Ducati 996 SPS Pista are available here for your perusal.
Designed to be the ultimate 996 at the time, the SPS (Sport Production Special) is an incredible combination of performance and beauty.
The limited edition SPS was an uprated version that featured a modified engine and chassis. Nearly all the specifications were improved such as the lighter 5-spoke wheels…
…and Ohlins rear shock.
In 2000, Ducati upgraded the Showa forks to Ohlins units, as well.
Engine work included titanium connecting rods, upgraded cams, and a lightened crankshaft. The SPS also got a bigger generator and included a set of non-street-legal Termignoni pipes. All this was good for an additional 12 horsepower, and the modified chassis made the whole package that much sweeter.
But today’s example is even more interesting, as it’s one of the rare Pista (Italian for “track”) models that ended the 996 SPS run. Per Ian Falloon, the Pista is “the last Factory Replica Desmoquattro before the Testastretta” which debuted in the 996R. Visually, the Pista differs with Italian flag decals on the front fairing and the monoposto tail section, as well as a Pista mention in the number plate area.
Ian also states that 149 were produced – here’s #50.
This example is VIN: ZDMH100AAXB002827, Engine #: ZDM996W4*100606*.
The odometer shows 14,463 kilometers (8,986 miles).
This came to us from the collection in South Africa that we’ve recently been selling. We do not have maintenance history on it – if the new owner would like to ride it, our White Glove service would be glad to service it. We had Angel throw it up on the lift to install a new battery and give it a detail.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires from 2016.
The sale includes two keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any Pista stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
