Description
Please Note: the sale price of this auction will be donated to the Los Angeles Food Bank. The standard Iconic Motorbike Auctions buyer’s fee of 7% will be assessed, though the minimum will be reduced to $100 for this auction.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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The 916 truly needs no introduction, but we’ll defer to VisorDown for our favorite summation:
“Every once in a while a true classic comes along: James Joyce’s Ulysses, The Beatles’ Revolver, Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Greats one-and-all, to be seen, owned or understood by the discerning and devoted. To the list of timeless classics, we can add Massimo Tamburini’s Ducati 916.”
![](https://photos.smugmug.com/Ducati-916-Engine-HYS-on-IMA/i-XBW5xNn/0/76e6d01c/X3/Ducati%20916%20Engine%20-%2023-X3.jpg)
“Never had a motorcycle provoked such feelings of pure lust or been so coveted. Here was sex made metal, a Sophia Loren in cro-mo steel and alloy. Slim and curvy, the 916 took the breath away from any angle and redefined how a motorcycle could, and should, look.”
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“And it wasn’t just skin deep. The four valves per cylinder desmodromic V-twin measured 916cc and produced 114 crankshaft horsepower, with torque from tickover.”
![](https://photos.smugmug.com/Ducati-916-Engine-HYS-on-IMA/i-WWWGDhX/0/df75b7a1/X3/Ducati%20916%20Engine%20-%2015-X3.jpg)
This example is engine #: RB81003426. This page shows that RB8 corresponds to a fuel injected S4/916 motor. We are unable to confirm the year of production – if you know how to, please let us know!
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Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a compression and leak down test. The results are as follows:
Vertical Cylinder: 215psi @ 4% rings
Horizontal Cylinder: 195psi @ 4% rings
Notes:
– Spark Plugs condition: Used, but good
– Cylinders are coated with fogging oil
– Broken spring in the clutch basket
– Bent bracket on left side
– One velocity stack is broken
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
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Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this engine is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 916 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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Total Bids Placed: 9
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: h******t
Bidder Name |
Bidding Time |
Bid |
Auto |
h******t |
October 4, 2023 9:20 am PDT |
$1,150 |
|
z****e |
October 4, 2023 9:20 am PDT |
$1,100 |
Auto |
z****e |
October 3, 2023 11:12 pm PDT |
$966 |
|
m******u |
October 3, 2023 11:12 pm PDT |
$916 |
Auto |
m******u |
October 3, 2023 2:15 pm PDT |
$250 |
Auto |
d*******i |
October 3, 2023 2:15 pm PDT |
$200 |
|
m******u |
October 3, 2023 11:17 am PDT |
$150 |
|
a*******e |
October 3, 2023 11:17 am PDT |
$100 |
Auto |
a*******e |
October 3, 2023 10:36 am PDT |
$1 |
Reserve |
Auction started |
October 3, 2023 9:19 am PDT |
Shipping Information
Continental US:
Iconic has several private shipping partners that criss-cross the country for us. Please email transport@iconicmotorbikes.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a quote.
Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf.
Please note:
- spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
- the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
- additional details can be found here
California/Nevada/Arizona
We are located in Santa Monica, California 90405. On a case-by-case basis, we can transport motorcycles in our van. Please email transport@iconicmotorbikes.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a quote.
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Alaska/Hawaii:
Please email transport@iconicmotorbikes.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a quote.
Canada:
We recommend TFX
$2,000 for Los Angeles, CA to Canada is a ROUGH ballpark, please contact TFX for an exact quote including shipping and customs.
Europe and Asia:
We recommend Shippio
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
Australia/New Zealand:
We recommend Bikes Abroad
$3,000 for US to Australia is a ROUGH ballpark, please contact Bikes Abroad for an exact quote including shipping and customs.