One of the stars of The Matrix Reloaded was a Ducati 996 – it featured in a fantastic chase scene which was popular enough to inspire Ducati to release a limited run of their own. The directors reportedly spent $2.5M on building a faux freeway to film the scene.
By the time the second installment of the Matrix trilogy was released, the Italian marque had replaced the 996 with the 998 in dealerships. Changes included a dark green livery like that of the movie bike and Matrix Reloaded decals on the tail.
Different sources cite different production figures – Ducati forums often state 120 or 150, while MCN says 93 were built. We may never know the exact number, but it’s definitely a low one.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5VX4B022617. The seller acquired it in December 2020 from a private party in California.
The odometer shows 9,356 miles.
Documented Maintenance History: 8/3/16 – EuroSports in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania (no longer in business):
Valve adjustment, new timing belts. 12/5/20 – Ducati Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, California:
New Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires.
The sale includes a “Letter of Conformity” from Ducati which confirms that this VIN is a genuine Matrix model.
It is said to be completely stock except for a tank protector.
Please note that the tank protector is a magnet. This is how it looks underneath, there is a very tiny pinhole chip above the warning sticker.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no mechanical issues. He is letting it go to fund the purchase of a MV Agusta F4 RC. Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title. Have any 998 Matrix stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
2004
Make
Ducati
Model
998 Matrix Edition
Mileage
9,328
VIN
ZDM1SB5VX4B022617
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Additional Charges
No
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/ZDM1SB5VX4B022617.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 30
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: b****1
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $12,000 including buyer fees.
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.
