No Reserve – 1997 Ducati 916

Description

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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.”

“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.”

“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.”

This example is VIN: ZDM1SB8S3VB009064. The seller purchased this motorcycle from a motorcycle dealership eight years ago. During their ownership, the seller states this motorcycle has been kept on a battery tender in a heated and air-conditioned room.

The odometer shows 4,466 miles. The seller has put 500 miles on this example during their ownership.

Maintenance:
The seller states they have performed the following maintenance:
Replaced brake pads.
Replaced clutch, front, and rear brake master cylinders.
Replaced brake calipers.
Bled clutch and brake lines.
Adjusted valves.
Changed oil.

Modifications:
Mono seat conversion with Corbin seat.

Steel-braided brake lines.

Marchesini wheels.

Termignoni exhaust.

Not pictured: lightweight lithium battery.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin 2CT tires with date codes of 0416 and 0715.

The sale includes one key.

Extras:
This sale includes the original exhaust, original wheels, original seat assembly (including pillion seat), passenger pegs, and aftermarket exhaust. Please note: the seller states the original wheels have been powder coated black.

OEM toolkit.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Grayslake, Illinois, this Ducati is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any 916 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!