Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
The S4R marked an evolution of more power, less weight, and a new front end for the Ducati Monster range. When first introduced in 2002, the Ducati S4 set the highest performance standard for a modern naked bike. The success of this model led to the birth of the entire Ducati Monster S4 range, including the S4R and S4RS.
Upon its launch in 2004, Motorcyclist magazine called it “the meanest Monster ever” and “the best Monster yet.” The motor was the 996cc Desmo unit from the 996 superbike with a few tweaks for more street-ability, putting out 12 additional horsepower from the S4 for a total of 113.
Showa provided the suspension front and rear, plus it got carbon fiber fenders and a lovely tubular aluminum single-sided swingarm similar to what Ducati offered on the MH900e.
This example is VIN: ZDM1RB5T94B049298.
The odometer shows 6,887 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, change the oil/filter, flush the hydraulic fluids, install new rear brake pads, clean/lube/adjust the chain, flush the cooling system, and install a new battery. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: New Chain
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 100%
NEW
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 4622
Tire Date Code Rear: 4322
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 34
Tire Press. Rear: 36
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.63
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.25
Running Condition: Good
Test Ride Completed: Good
Test Ride Distance: 3 miles
Notes:
-Tall aftermarket screen
-Oxidation, rusting and paint bubbling on the engine
-Termignoni Dual Exhaust system
-Carbon Fender, Belly Pan, and covers
-Marchesini Wheels
-Gustafson Tall screen
-After market Mirrors
Modifications:
Termignoni shotgun exhaust.
Gustaffson Plastics windshield, aftermarket mirrors, ProGrip grips.
Carbon fiber bellypan.
Tank protector.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q5S tires with date codes of 4322 and 4322.
The sale includes one key and the owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through July 2025.
Per the California DMV, the estimated fee to make registration current through July 2026 is $222.
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