Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS.
As Ducati’s superbikes evolved, so too did the Monster lineup. But by the middle-aughts, the Italian marque was facing increasingly fierce competition from fellow European manufacturers like Triumph and KTM. So in 2006, Ducati shoehorned the powertrain from its 998 superbike into the Monster. Two years later, Ducati one-upped itself, this time delivering what was essentially a naked version of its World Superbike Championship-winning 999 model.
Dubbed the S4RS, the naked was powered by Ducati’s Testastretta 998cc engine. The water-cooled narrow-head motor featured Marelli FI with competition-derived 12-hole injectors and an auxiliary oil cooler. The race-bred L-Twin redlined at 10,500 rpm, putting down 130 hp at 9,500rpm and 77 ft-lbs of torque at 7,500rpm.
Despite being housed in Ducati’s trademark tubular trellis frame, the company’s designers did a stellar job of hiding the model’s slew of wiring and sensors so they could highlight the crown jewel of the bike: the engine.
The 390lb (177kg) S4R S also boasted an array of competition-grade componentry, much of it borrowed from the R-spec 999. 43mm inverted Öhlins forks with low-friction titanium nitride coating, Öhlins monoshock, aluminum single-sided swing-arm, four-pot Brembo P34 brakes with dual 320mm discs, and forged ten-arm alloy Marchesini rims were all standard fare on the hopped-up naked.
This example is VIN: ZDM1RB5T67B095272. The seller purchased the bike in 2019 from a Ducati enthusiast out of Seattle and states, “We love the look of the S4R and S4RS and it’s fun to have out with our other Ducatis. But we generally take other sportbikes on rides in our area with variable road conditions and keep the miles down on our Ducatis. Also, the Ducs don’t come out when our roads are really crummy after winter. We’re expanding our business and selling some of our bikes to fund it. With the chopped monoposto tail and all the accessories this particular bike has on it, it’s my opinion that it’s the best-looking Monster S4RS I’ve ever seen, which is a big part of why I purchased it in the first place. While a new owner may have a couple minor things to address, this bike is already loaded with all of the “correct” mods you’d want to make on this model to truly stand out as a very special bike.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered under 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 20,789 miles and the seller notes, “We have several bikes, so this one just gets out for an occasional Sunday spin and has only been ridden occasionally the past 2-3 years. It’s kept on a tender in a climate controlled garage and has fuel stabilizer each winter.”
Maintenance:
The seller does not know the date of the last cam drive belt replacement. Regarding other maintenance, he states, “Added a gel battery. Otherwise only oil changes (Motul 300V 15W-50). The Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires have a 2014 date, so replacement is recommended. A tiny bit of weeping around the front fork seals is noted but no fluid drips are present.”
Modifications:
“Akrapovic full titanium exhaust with carbon end cap tuned with Power Commander V by 2 Wheel Dynoworks in Kirkland WA, very tidy tail chop with integrated taillight and blinkers, Saddleman velour comfort seat with solo seat cowl (rear passenger pegs removed), gold billet pressure plate with SpeedyMoto open clutch cover, Bitubo steering damper, CRG bar end mirrors and levers, gel battery with extended charging lead for tender.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires with date codes of 1414 and 1614.
The sale includes one black key, one red key, and code card. “Original owners manuals with coded key set. Also have OEM seat.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“There is a crack in speedometer face cover (shown in photos), and some very minor scratches on lower parts of the bike (but nothing stands out enough to photograph). Some corrosion noted on radiator bolts (see photo). Tiny boot scuff on exhaust near carbon fiber boot shield. No apparent corrosion in fuel tank. No visible outer tank bubbling. I went over the painted bodywork and trellis frame with a light and cannot find any other blemishes.”
Currently located in Hayden, Idaho this Ducati is offered on a clean Idaho title. Have any S4RS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
