Please Note: When this bike was imported from Japan in 2023, the de-registered Japanese title stated the bike was a 2007 model (it was likely originally titled based on the year it was first registered). As such, this bike was titled in the US as a 2007 model, however it is a 2003. The previous owner confirmed this with Ducati USA.
After a long series of 916 based superbikes, Ducati dramatically mixed things up styling wise with the vertically stacked lights and double sided swingarm of the 999 in 2003.
The styling was polarizing but the riding experience was not. As Bike Social puts it in their review of the 999: “The 999’s desmo V-twin is simply beautiful and has all the lazy power and torque you would expect from such a bike.”
While many Ducatisti favored the up-spec S and R models, the base model was a quality machine in its own right. Suspension came courtesy of Showa, brakes were taken care of via a Brembo setup, and output amounted to a healthy 140 horses at 9,750rpm and 80lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm.
This example is VIN: ZDMH400AA2B000898. The seller acquired it from a previous Iconic Motorbike Auction.
During their ownership, the seller has covered 20 miles. The odometer shows 17,354 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “Fresh coolant and oil. 520 chain conversion with sprockets. Pirelli Rosso 3 tires with 20 miles on them”
Modifications:
Painted race fairings and windscreen, Endurance racing high capacity fuel tank.
Ducabike clutch pressure plate with retainers and springs, Ducabike clutch cover, Woodcraft rearsets set to GP shift.
Termignoni exhaust
– Moto holders race fairing stay
– Superlite 520 chain conversion with lightweight sprockets
– CRG adjustable levers
– Renthal grips (stickiest)
– Carbon rear fender
– Stompgrips for tank
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 1825 and 2125.
The sale includes 1 ignition key and the pictured Woodcraft rear stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Clawson, Michigan, this Ducati is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any 999 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
