Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2005 Ducati 999S.
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. And while the base model was a quality machine, the up-spec S model came with a slight bump in power/torque (141 hp, 82.5 lb-ft), Ohlins 43mm forks, and the option for a second seat (“bi-posto”).
Want to know more? Check out this review from Motofomo here.
This example is VIN: ZDM1UB5V85B011241. The seller purchased the bike January 2023 out of Tampa, Florida, and states, “Built this bike into my favorite Ducati I have ever owned, never expecting to acquire a 999R.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,500 miles. The odometer shows 19,147 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports the date of the last cam drive belt replacement as 1/24 and states, “Full Desmo service completed at North American Warhorse by one of Josh Herrin’s mechanics, just completed 01/25 with no miles on since. New fork seals installed 04/2024 by personal friend, Aprilia Service Rep (Mid Atlantic Region) and suspension tech for Aprilia 2019 Pike’s peak winning team Mark Corcoran. He also set up the suspension for me for my rider wight of 190lbs at that time of the fork service and seals.”
Modifications:
“Full Termi banana exhaust system with race ECU and DP air filters, 38 tooth rear sprocket, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with approximately 400 miles on them. Rear tire is a 190/55R17. Tidy tail and tail light with incorporated turn signals. Real carbon front and rear fenders. Carbon air runner covers, clutch cover, tank protector and sprocket cover. Oberon clutch slave cylinder, Ducati Performance clutch pressure plate and springs, CRG levers, Ducati billet reservoir caps, Billet fuel cap and a longer Ducati side stand to accommodate the taller rear tire and suspension setup. Last but not least, the bike is fitted with 999R Forged Marchisini wheels installed. This is a incredible handling bike and one of the best in my collection!”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 2322 and 3922.
The sale includes one black key, one red key, one key card, owner’s manual, and tool kit. “I have the original side stand, I also have an original Ducati seat that is in like new condition to go with the sale of the bike. Rear stand not included.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“There is a small indent in the exhaust where a aftermarket set of rearsets bolt touched it. The fairing near the side stand has a couple small marks not really visible from standing next to bike. The frame has a couple small tool marks near the swingarm bolt and up on the searing head all shown in photos. The right side engine cover is slightly discolored around the clutch slave cylinder from when it leaked at some point in time, the swing arm has a few marks from mounting on a rear stand that have been touched up. The seat cover seams to have been recovered or re-clued at some point (replacement included in sale).”
Currently located in Germansville, Pennsylvania, this Ducati is offered on a clean Pennsylvania title. Have any 999S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
