2003 Ducati 999R FILA #0005 with 0 Miles

Description

Please note: This 999R was fog prepped for display; as such, there will be no running video.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

When Ducati introduced the 999 back in 2003, there was no shortage of controversy over its styling; however, the performance was beyond reproach. The L-twin motor offered plenty of grunt even at low rpms, and its linear power delivery made it a thrilling ride at all speeds. Moreover, because of its up-spec suspension and stiff trellis chassis, it showed itself to be one of the finest handling motorcycles of its time.

On the base 999, the liquid-cooled Testastretta engine produced a solid 124hp at 9,500rpm and 75lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm. Assuming you wanted something a bit more race-ready, Ducati also offered an upgraded R model that saw another 15 horsepower. Better still, though, was the bike’s weight — it tipped the scales at a svelte 423lbs.

No stranger to dressing up its street bikes in World Superbike garb, Ducati put out special editions left, right and center. Of particular note was the 999R FILA, a model created to celebrate the Italian firm’s 200th win in WSBK. Accordingly, just 200 examples were released — 75 were supposed to make their way stateside, but it’s possible that just 67 were initially imported.

The 999R FILA got a 10 horsepower bump over the standard bike, bringing the L-twin’s output up to a total of 146. The special paint was slathered on carbon fiber side and upper fairings, along with magnesium head covers and headlight support, WSBK inspired braced swing arm and forged aluminum wheels.

This example is VIN: ZDMIUB5043B007029. The seller acquired the bike approximately 14 years ago from a collector in Florida.

It is #0005 of 200.

The odometer shows 0 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller reports that the bike was fog-prepped for storage.

Modifications:
This 999R is stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on its original tires.

The sale includes three keys, the original Ducati owner’s manual and toolkit, the factory plaque, a bike cover, an additional Race ECU and Titanium Race exhaust, a size large leather race, as well as a set of unused sponsor decals. Per the seller, “the first ten FILA bikes did not come with the stickers applied to the fairings. They were included in a package.”

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Long Beach, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in December of 2011. Per the CA DMV, it would cost $152 to make registration current through December 2024.

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