Description
Please note: The seller states that both engines are free and have compression. However, he has not been able to get either bike to start and he has asked us to sell them as-is.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Ducati’s Monster first arrived on the scene in 1993 as the M900. It was famously a parts-bin special, incorporating the frame from the 888 as well as the air-cooled SOHC engine from the 900SS. Even still, the naked styling was a hit with customers. In fact, the Monster was so popular that it accounted for 42% of Ducati’s sales between 1993 and 2000.
And here’s the thing — the model was more than a mere design exercise. On the road, the Monster produced some 67hp and 60lb-ft of torque — more than enough grunt to move its 407-pound heft. Around the bike, you also got top-spec parts such as Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension, and even a dry clutch.
As Bike Magazine put in its 1993 review: “This is no retro. A Zephyr is a styling gimmick, a bare bones bike tainted by nostalgia. Nor is the Monster a no-compromise sportster (that only comes into its own above 130mph clothed in expensive plastic). No, the Monster is a modern, raunchy street bike, pure and simple. There’s no pretense, no waste and no messing. It’s pure, concentrated essence of motorcycling fun and it’s got bags of character without any surplus baggage.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1RA4N7YB002841. The seller acquired the bike from one of his customers.
The odometer shows 30,262 miles.
Modifications:
Aftermarket open clutch cover.
CRG bar end mirrors.
ProGrip Tank pad.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Road tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes a 1999 Ducati Monster 900S parts bike.
The seller acquired it through an insurance auction. It does not carry a title, though it does include lien sale paperwork. Additionally, it sports several upgrades, including:
Marchesini wheels.
Vented clutch cover.
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 California title. Have any Monster stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
