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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2006 Ducati Monster S2R 800. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
After debuting the S4R in 2004, Ducati immediately added to the lineup just a year later with the S2R. With the goal in mind of having a new ‘SR’ line available to consumers, the S2R took many cues from its older brother and created a bike based on practicality and the enjoyment that riders felt when riding these beasts. The key differences in these bikes was the engine – the S2R came with a tamed down but more refined and classical 800cc air-cooled two valve engine as opposed to the more temperamental 4V water-cooled engine.
Beyond that, the S2R still boasted a striking single-sided swingarm — a feature synonymous with Ducati, — as well as double-stacked right-side-only exhaust and some iconic Ducati colorways.
One of the biggest changes to the model came in the form of the ground clearance; Ducati increased the ground clearance for better cornering, requiring some significant modifications to the frame to accommodate for the routing of the intake ducts. By and large, however, the S2R made itself right at home in the Monster line, offering the premium components that one had come to expect of the Italian company. Some of the features included an inverted 43mm Marzocchi fork, Sachs rear shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, and dual 300mm floating discs gripped by Brembo four-piston calipers.
As MotorcycleNews put it: “The surprise isn’t what the S2R is – the 800 engine and S4R chassis/style are proven. The surprise is how well it all blends together and how affordable it is.”
Manufactured in March of 2006, this example is VIN: ZDM1RAAN16B085586. The seller purchased this example from a private party two years ago.
The odometer shows 1,955 miles. The seller states they have not ridden this example.
Maintenance:
The seller states the starter was replaced prior to them purchasing this example. The seller recommends a new battery as the motorcycle has not been started for some time. The seller notes the motorcycle had been attached to a charger throughout that time.
Per the seller: “Tank decal was removed during steaming. Easy to replace. All minor defects of chips in paint are pencil eraser sized or smaller and easy to touch up. Bike is as showroom ready as I have ever seen.”
Modifications:
Frame sliders.
Inside of the tank:
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It is riding on Bridgestone tires with date codes of XXXX and XXXX.
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The sale includes HOW MANY keys.
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Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Revere, Massachusetts, this Ducati is offered on a clean New Hampshire title. Have any S2R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
