Someone would’ve bid $9,999.99 for this excellent 999S, but this owner was left nothing to chance with a buy-it-now of $9,990.00. Extra sharp in racing red, today’s superbike looks well cared-for and lightly updated. 2005 Ducati 999S for sale on eBay Despite the Pierre Terblanche design which was radically different from the 916-996-998 model, the…
Despite raves from the motoring press and racing victories, Ducati’s 999S and its then-radical design was only a moderate performer in the showroom. This all black 2006 is tricky to photograph but shines past its smoke-damaged title. 2006 Ducati 999S for sale on eBay The 999S is an omnibus of Ducati’s best thoughts on superbikes,…
For 2007, Ducati asked superbike riders Ben Bostrom and Neil Hodgeson to sign 150 copies of their 999S in Parts Unlimited race livery, with all the -S niceties. This example comes out of Georgia flying U.S. and Italian flags, with under 8,000 miles and in outstanding shape. 2007 Ducati 999S Team USA Edition for sale…
Update 3.11.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc What we have here is a gorgeous example of one of Ducati’s most successful — and most controversial — offerings of the last 20 years. The 2005 Ducati 999S overcame somewhat polarizing Pierre Terblance styling over its three-year run to win three World…
The Ducati 999 series has something of a mixed reputation, wrapping a widely panned design around a chassis and engine that the press universally said was the best package on the road when it debuted. The praise was followed by three World Superbike championships in its production run. 2007 Ducati 999S Parts Unlimited for sale…
In the late 1990’s Pierre Terblanche and Massimo Tamburini parted ways, the younger Terblanche following Ducati, and Tamburini staying with Cagiva. The sea-change styling of Terblanche’s 999 was too controversial to survive, though it did help win the Superbike World Championship in 2003, ’04 and ’06. The 999S has upgraded suspension from an -R and…
We have written before about the Ducati 999 series, with most posts commenting about how a lot of people (myself included) didn’t particularly like the 999 when it came out. The looks were a bit oddball in comparison to its 916/996 predecessor, with a full front fairing and a stubby rear. Also while the 999 was the…
The 999 series has suddenly been getting a lot of attention, and with good reason. When they were released the styling was met with controversy. But as it has aged, it’s looks have have become more accepted and there was never any denying it’s performance. This Parts Unlimited edition has been stored in another awesome…