The Sport1000 took its inspiration from the 1973 Ducati 750 Sport and had the look of a classic lightweight single-seat cafe racer. It used a two-valve 1000DS motor stuffed in a trellis tube frame with a 56.1 in wheelbase. With so many bikes trying to echo a classic image of their company’s old days, Ducati was the first to do it with the Sport1000. This bike is so striking visually, that it was used in the stylish film Tron: Legacy
Borrani were approached to supply the rims, but could not supply the volume, so Excel rims were used. The Sport1000 was available in black with a white stripe, red with a white stripe, or “Burnt Yellow” with a black stripe.
This example is VIN: ZDM1WABP46B001978. The seller acquired it in December 2023 from a private party in Southern California.
During his ownership, the seller has covered less than 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 5,322 miles.
Maintenance:
“I did oil and tires in 2024 at Moto Club now MV Agusta and they deleted all my records. the bike is perfect as is.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, replace the timing belts, flush the hydraulic fluids, and clean/adjust/lube the chain. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Last Changed 2024)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
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: Good
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: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 34/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 23/23
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.7V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.3V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Slight oil accumulation around oil pan, does not appear to be an active leak
-Left hand side of fuel tank has minor paint bubbling, unknown cause
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
JC/Pakbikes taillight and license plate holder.
Ducati Performance clutch, aftermarket open clutch cover.
Rizoma bar end mirrors.
Ducati Performance keyless gas cap.
Watsen turn signals.
Oberon clutch slave cylinder.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q5S tires with date codes of 2323 and 3423.
The sale includes one key.
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 January 2027.
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