After the Monster S4R debuted in 2004, Ducati immediately added to the lineup just a year later with the S2R. The bike borrowed many cues from its older brother like the striking trellis frame, single-sided swingarm, and double-stacked, right-side-only exhaust – but changed things up when it came to the engine by instead featuring a classic air-cooled two-valve.
Come 2006, Ducati expanded the Monster family once again with the S2R 1000. As you’d expect, the extra displacement made a marked difference in the ride. Visordown put it best when they said that “throughout the whole rev range the motor remains smooth, while still allowing enough of the Ducati V-twin vibes through to the bars and footpegs to ensure it doesn’t feel sanitised or soulless. Like most V-twins the mid-range is excellent, with the S2R happily pulling low in the range too, but the Monster is also helped by its low gearing. It has three teeth more on the rear sprocket than the faired SS1000DS, which shares the same motor. This gives better acceleration, which is a sensible change on a naked bike that simply doesn’t need an excess of top speed.”
Rounding out the package was a typically top-spec suite of components, including an inverted 43mm Marzocchi fork, a Sachs rear shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, and dual 300mm floating discs gripped by Brembo four-piston calipers.
This example is VIN: ZDM1RABPX6B079348. The seller acquired it in 2020 from a private party in Virginia.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 11,000 miles. The odometer shows 21,954 miles.
The seller is our very own Pulak, the manager of our Moto Market! “This bike has been well maintained, but ridden as intended. It has been ridden on various twisty roads around the country including the Tail of the Dragon, Twisted Sisters, multiple roads in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and quite a few canyon roads in Southern California. It has never been ridden on a track, and has never been dropped.”
Maintenance:
2/16/22 – 12,986 mi.
Desmo service (including belts)
10/30/23 – 19,398 mi.
Desmo service (including belts)
Fork rebuild
New chain
New rear tire (Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4)
New rear brake pads
9/14/25 – 21,655 mi.
New front tire (Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4)
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, repair an oil leak, change the engine oil/filter, flush the hydraulic fluids, and clean/adjust/lube the chain. We also fitted 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: N/A, Air cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
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: 50 %
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 21/25
Tire Date Code Rear: 22/23
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 28.5 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 29.5 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.1V – NEW
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: OK
Test Ride Distance: +5 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Bump stop for rear shock deteriorated
Modifications:
Full Termignoni exhaust, open air box with K&N performance air filter. Race ECU installed (stock included).
Ducabike open clutch cover, Ducabike clutch springs.
SpeedyMoto frame sliders.
Aftermarket brake light with integrated turn signals, fender eliminator.
Bar end mirrors.
Carbon fiber rear mud guard.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 2223 and 2125.
The sale includes two black keys, the red key, code card, owner’s manual, stock mirrors, reflectors, ECU, clutch cover, clutch springs, and aftermarket axle sliders.
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 South Dakota title with registration current through February 2026.
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