Ducati 996 SPS 1999 No.15 // 1 of 40 Official UK Bikes // SIMILAR REQUIRED
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Ducati 996 SPS
| Details | |
| Recorded Milage: | 20173 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colour: | Ducati Red |
| Date of Reg: | 23/06/1999 |
| MOT Expiry: |
11/08/2020 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Fuel Type: | Unleaded |
| Top Speed: | 161 mph |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed Manual |
| Engine Output: | 124 bhp |
| Engine Capacity: | 996cc |
| Standard Equipment | |
| Termignoni Carbon Exhausts, Marchesini 5 Spoke Wheels, Carbon Front Mudguard, Adjustable Steering Head, Ohlins Steering Damper, Ohlins Rear Shock, Showa Front Forks, Brembo Gold Series Brakes. | |
| Additional Equipment | |
| Foggy Race Rep Paintwork, Harris Rearsets, Ducati Clutch Cover, Ducati Full Power Eprom Microchip. | |
Interior & Equipment
Instruments and Electrics - Correct UK MPH speedometer, tacho, carbon clock surround, ignition switch and lockset 1 key fits all locks with 2 correct genuine keys. All original switch gear is in perfect order.
Exterior
This incredible Ducati 996 SPS (Sport Production Special) is a genuine UK model finished in Foggy Race Rep paint scheme from new.
The tank and body work are in incredible condition, the Sargent seat complements the finish. Under the seat unit you will find the full Ducati tool kit. The higher specification SPS tubular steel trellis frame is stunning.
The factory fit rear Ohlins shock is in perfect order as are the titanium nitrided Showa fully adjustable front forks. Harris rearsets have been fitted along with bar ends, clutch cover, clutch slave cylinder, brake and clutch levers. All original Ducati parts are included.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
This stunning 996 SPS is fitted with the original unmarked light weight 5 Spoke Marchesini racing wheels with matching excellent 120/70 ZR17 Front and 190/50 ZR17 Rear Michelin Pilot Power tyres.
Brembo Gold Series brake calipers, front: 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers rear: single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper needless to say the stopping power is excellent.
Engine & Transmission
The 996’s special SPS lighter engine was much stronger than anything that Ducati or any other manufacturer at the time had produced for the track. The 996 cc 90° V-Twin, two fuel injectors per cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled engine produces 124 BHP.
A two year major service has just been completed by Ducati Coventry and has only covered 9 miles since. The service included new cambelts, clutch, plugs and Motul 300V-15-R oil etc at a cost of £915.
To ride she pulls beautifully and the 6 speed gearbox and clutch operate with ease, the Ducati V-Twin sound through the Termignoni exhausts is magical.
Summary
This incredible and very rare Ducati 996 SPS was registered in the UK by Ducati Main Dealer Bridge Motorcycles, Andover on 23rd June 1999. This is bike number 15 of 808 SPS's produced in 1999 with the Showa front forks a total of 1780 bikes were produced for worldwide distribution during 1999/2000. Only 40 genuine UK specification bikes were officially imported in 1999, this is one of those bikes. We understand the bike was painted from new once in the UK into the Foggy Race Rep paint scheme.
Supplied with the original owners manual, service booklet, world dealer guide, original genuine Ducati tool kit, 2 genuine Ducati keys one key fits all locks, 3 x Ducati Eprom Microchips. The history file is packed with invoices and receipts for servicing from new plus bills of sale over the past 21 years. There are 17 past MOT certificates everyone from the first on 26th June 2002 stating the recorded mileage of 2587.
This really is a great opportunity to own such a rare machine with prices increasing year on year. Along with full documented service history and only 5 previous owners this is one not to be missed.
HPI clear, major service carried out at Ducati Wolverhampton 9 miles ago, long MOT and ready to enjoy.
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More details
What the press are saying - Investing in a Ducati 916 or 996 SP/S is a wise move, especially now. Here are some classic motorcycle investment hard facts and data:-
Ducati 996 SPS Rarer Than A Vincent Black Shadow
1997 saw the introduction of the 916 SPS, with the 996cc motor, and Bologna produced 908 pieces for 1997 and 98. Of those 916 SPSs, they built 202 Foggy Replicas. Between 1999 and 2000 the new 996 SPS arrived on the scene and Ducati produced 1780 units in total for world wide distribution. To give you an idea of how few units that is, Vincent produced more Black Shadows than Ducati made 996 SPSs. Of the 996 SPS range, they built 150 series 1 Factory Replicas (EU versions of the Foggy Rep), very rare indeed, and then a further 325 series 2 Factory Replicas. There was 150 SP2s, a budget version of the SPS for the German market, and a few other obscure versions. In total Ducati built 4980 of both the 916 and 996 SP/S.
916/996 SP/S Value Increases
Investing in the 916 and 996 SP/S ranges has already proved to be a wise move. There is now more upward pressure on prices for such investment grade classic motorcycles. Prices have climbed steadily for nine years and then took a breather for two years, for both the 916 and 996 SP/S. They’re now celebrating their 25th anniversary and have had their two years of rest. Now is the time to buy a great example of one of these historic classics. Prices will start increasing heavily over the coming years, especially in light of all the classic car collectors who are turning to collecting motorcycles. If you’ve thought about owning one of these machines, then now is the time to buy.
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