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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 many Ducatisti favored the up-spec S and R models, the base model was a quality machine in its own right. Suspension came courtesy of Showa, brakes were taken care of via a Brembo setup, and output amounted to a healthy 140 horses at 9,750rpm and 80lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm.
This example is VIN: ZDMH400AA2B000898. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 25,072 kilometers (15,579 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery and detail the bike. Angel did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear:1818/1917
Tire % Front/ Rear:75/40
Tire Press Front/ Rear:30/30
Brake % Front/ Rear :65/75
Hydraulic: Old
Oil: Old, lvl ok
Coolant:old , lvl ok
Low Beam:ok
High Beam:ok
Turn:ok
Tail Light:ok
Brake Light:ok
Plate Light:ok
Kill:ok
Horn:ok
Battery:New
Chain: Dry
Notes:Test ride ok Unit operates as designed.
Modifications:
749R (carbon fiber) bodywork.
Termignoni exhaust.
Carbon fiber front fender.
Carbon fiber rear hugger.
Carbon fiber clutch cover.
Domino grips.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires with date codes of 1917 and 1818.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any 999 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
