Replacing the legendary 916, the 996 was Ducati’s flagship superbike from 1999-2002. The gorgeous Tamburini-designed aesthetics remained, but upgrades like larger pistons and valves, a stronger crankshaft, lighter wheels, and better brakes all combined for an improved riding experience.
By 2001, the 996 had been granted lighter 5-spoke Marchesini wheels (the wheels on this bike have been painted/powdercoated black) and an Öhlins shock.
Per Motorcycle News: “Everything about owning this design icon feeds my love for it. I never tire of seeing it in the garage, of the lazy churn as those big pistons pulse into life and that thunderous burst of ignition on start-up.”
“I love how dense, taut and compact it feels, how at home it is mid-corner, or how its rhythms and sonorous tones get inside your brain. Riding it feels excitingly illicit, like having an affair, without actually being unfaithful. Every ride feels like falling in love again.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5T71B012508.
The odometer shows 8,517 miles.
Modifications:
Fast by Ferraci exhaust, custom tail paint (reminiscent of but not exactly the same as a 996 SPS).
Custom-painted wheels.
Custom front fairing paint.
Fast by Ferraci ECU.
STM clutch, carbon fiber clutch cover.
STM crank case breather.
Fast by Ferraci clip-ons, upgraded Brembo master cylinders, and aftermarket levers.
Carbon fiber front fender.
Carbon fiber air ducts.
Carbon fiber belly pan.
Carbon fiber airbox.
Carbon fiber heel guard.
Carbon fiber swingarm guard, chain guard.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Braided stainless steel brake lines.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Sportech windscreen.
Aftermarket tail tidy.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires with date codes of 4613 and 1314.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in March 2023. Per the DMV website, it would cost $173 to make registration current through April 2024.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), 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.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
