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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2007 Ducati 1098S Tricolore. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Just for the debut model year of the 1098 (2007), Ducati offered a limited edition “Tricolore” variant of the already-impressive 1098S. The S model came with lighter Marchesini wheels, a dollop of carbon fiber, and Ohlins suspension. Expectations were high for the follow-up of the controversially-styled 999, and Cycle World was impressed by the S: “on the road the 1098S isn’t just an improvement, it’s a revelation.”
The new Testastretta Evoluzione engine obviously got an increase in bore and stroke compared to the 999, but improvements to the intake, exhaust, and cylinder head helped bump up power to 160 hp. Ducati was also able to shave an impressive amount of weight from the previous model, with 11 pounds coming from the engine (6.5 of which were just from the heads).
It’s hard to argue with a Ducati in red, but if you were going to splurge for the S then Tricolore was even more special thanks to the red/white/green livery designed to evoke the Italian flag, paired with “Racing Gold” frame and wheels.
The Tricolore also came with a carbon fiber “track only” Termignoni exhaust and dedicated Race ECU.
Ducati did not officially state a production number before the run of Tricolores began, however in December of 2007 someone in Ducati’s customer service department stated that they built 1,013 examples.
This example is VIN: ZDM1XBEW37B004314.
The odometer shows 5,994 miles.
In preparation for the listing, we had Daniel install a new battery, install rear turn signals, service the chain, flush the coolant, flush the brake/clutch fluid, replace the timing belts, change the oil/filter, give it a detail, and install new Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 1421 and 1721.
Daniel notes that the aftermarket license plate light does not work.
Modifications:
Speedymoto clutch cover and pressure plate, MPL frame plugs.
Gilles rear sets and pedals.
Carbon fiber bodywork pieces.
Battery tender lead.
CRG mirror, Pazzo Racing levers, aftermarket bar ends.
Aftermarket top triple clamp and radar detector mount.
This sale includes several stock parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes two keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in April of 2019. We do not know why the tags show 2022, however it would cost $281 to make the tags current through April 2023 in California.
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Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!
