Please Note: This is part of the McCord Collection. Greg McCord has been an avid motorcyclist and collector for the last 25 years. Mr. McCord owns several motorcycle dealerships throughout the United States including 3 European dealerships in Northern California and a new flagship Triumph store opening soon on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, California. Most of the bikes in the collection have been on display at his dealership for several years.
For 2002, Ducati gifted the 998 the Testastretta motor that had just won the WSBK championship in 996R guise. The new heart was good for 123 hp and 71 lb-ft at the crank, up from 112 and 67, respectively.
What reviewers found most impressive was how quickly the new engine spun up and how compact the complete package was. Motorcyclist said that “overall, this 998 feels more like a 748 that swallowed a really big gulp of nitrous than it does a 996.”
Their review concluded with a simple statement: “Although it inspired Honda RC51s, Suzuki TLs and Aprilias, there’s still nothing in the world quite like the 916, sorry 998, all these years later.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5V92B018555. The seller acquired it in February of 2013.
The odometer shows 1,261 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, perform a safety inspection, and make a list of recommended repairs. Angel did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/Rear: 3901/1901
Tire % Front/Rear: 95/95
Brake % Front/ Rear: 95/95
Hydraulic: BAD >3%
Oil: HIGH/DARK
Coolant: LVL OK/ HAS BLUE COOLANT
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Battery: NEW 12.8/13.6 CHG
Notes:
• RUNS.
• HAS BLUE COOLANT, UNKNOWN IF ORIGINAL.
** Original blue factory coolant is known to be corrosive.
RECOMMEND:
• BELTS
• ALL FLUIDS
• TIRES
• AIR FILTERS
• CHAIN SERVICE
10/4 Update: Commenter brian0473 asked what Iconic would charge to perform the recommended maintenance. Approximate cost for the recommended maintenance is $2,530 with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, your choice of tire would obviously change the estimate.
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Radial tires with date codes of 1901 and 3901.
The sale includes two keys.
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 Ohio title. Have any 998 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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.
