For 2003 Pierre Terblanche penned a smoothly faired liter-bike capitalizing on the narrow Testastretta engine, the stacked headlights and air scoops generating a love-it-or-hate-it response. A World Superbike adapted for the road, the 999 can stretch a one-hour ride into an afternoon of deep braking and wheelies leaving the corners.
2003 Ducati 999 for sale on eBay
Though eclipsed by -S and -R variants of later years, the early 999 is very well equipped and with 124 hp, a great performer. The steel trellis frame is all but hidden by the fairing, and this bike has some extra carbon fiber guards on the long frame rails ( and swingarm ). Though the factory supplied fully adjustable Showa front and rear dampers, this owner upgrades to Ohlins, which hold a pair of the lightest-looking 17-inch wheels ever.
With a pair of 320mm disks in front ( upgraded by the owner to Brembo HP series ) and 4-piston calipers, only one or two finger-fulls of the CRG levers should be required. Originally equipped with a catalyst and muffler combination under the rear seat, this bike has been upgraded with Remus carbon mufflers.
And about the seat, this bike was delivered as a biposto, but has been converted to a single-seater with factory bodywork. Currently sporting the sponsorship of the Italian telecom company Alice (“A-Lee-Chay”), the owner has retained the original fairing.
Truly too many upgrades to list, the eBay listing tries –
Minor scuff on tank (in pics) Shop Service Manual incl’d: CD & Printed Binder (color) / PitBull Front & Rear Bike Stands / Shorai Lithium-Iron battery (NEW) / CRG Lane Splitter Mirrors / CRG collapsible Brake/Clutch Levers / Gilles chain adjuters & Rear sets / GPR damper / Pipercross air filters / Speed Bleeder brake-screws / Rhino-moto axle sliders & frame sliders / $4K in Shift-Tech Carbon Fiber parts / Ducati Mono-Tail / 3-sets of fairings, including original bodywork / Nice Cycle “Alice” Fairings / 2 sets of wheels: Both sets are Marchesini wheels (2), Cast Aluminum*Gray*(2) / Forged Magnesium*Black*1098 Frt. susp. upgrade w/Ohlins internals / Brembo HP-series front rotors / Remus Grand Prix Carbon Exhaust: w/DEI Exhaust wrap(Black) / Undertail lic. plate holder / LED turn signals front/rear / Rear turn signals integrated into LED Brake / Sargent seat / 2005 Black swingarm / Ducati service performed in Oct. 2014: Belts, Fluids, Valve check, overall inspection / New Barnett Clutch w/less than 50miles – Too many other items to list.
While winning WSBK championships in 2003, 2004, and 2006, the model was superseded by the 1098 in 2007 when rules allowed increased displacement. This bike, obviously the recipient of much care, has recent service and new wear parts in addition to the mountain of upgrades.
For sale is my 2003 Ducati 999 Bi-Posto. The tail section on this 999 was converted to a Mono-Posto with OEM Ducati upgrade accessories. However, all original parts are included, should the buyer choose to place the 999 back to its original state. Every single item that was changed or ugraded, the factory part was retained. Copies of all receipts will accompany the sale of the bike. Receipts varying from parts, to accessories, to service records has all been recorded/filed. The bike was serviced at Coleman PowerSports in Falls Church, Virginia has been serviced at Speed’s Cycles in Elkridge, Maryland.The 999 model was only manufactured during the years of 2003-2006. These models are rare, as they were not manufactured for too many years. A question that is frequently asked, “What kind of bike is that? Who makes it?” The 999 definitely draws attention to itself.This bike has been very meticulously cared for. It has been garage kept, and never ridden/caught in rain. There is a minor flaw on the left top side of the tank, as a part on a shelf in the garage fell down and made contact with the tank. The pictures will show the extent of the flaw. I chose not to paint/repair this flaw, as I have rarely been riding the bike as of late. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions on the bike, or the items that will be sold with along with it. The bike really has many hard to find carbon parts, that took extensive research to locate. The swingarm carbon fiber made it to the USA, from Germany. I planned to purchase a spare and to my surprise found that the item(s) had been discontinued. The carbon fiber frame covers are another item which is no longer in production.
A lot of great possibilities here – show bike, back to biposto, track star, or maybe leave just as it’s shown and rule the twistie bits.
-donn
Loved those WFO rides on Christmas day…he he. All police at home.
Good grief- is there any aftermarket 999 part or accessory that hasn’t been thrown on this bike? It’s a great example of personal taste gone too far- changing or “upgrading” a Ducati so much that it actually lessens its collector value and appeal.
I’m with sixthgear, wholly crap that’s a lot of aftermarket parts! If it wasn’t so far away, I’d just buy it for all the parts…too bad it’s a 999, could never get my hand round that design. This guy must of been someone’s favorite customer, too funny!
Nice bike, he would have spent a small fortune on it. I agree with 6th gear. Just too many upgrades.
He wants a little too much for my liking.
Ah you guys are too harsh. His mods made the bike better. Who is to complain about that, not every bike needs to be a collectors original condition bike…
No, actually his mods made the bike different, not necessarily better in the least. And THAT was the whole point. How are you going to find a buyer who thinks things like red chains and red grips are cool and worth paying extra for? Come on, look at it- would you buy this?
The price is too high for the year of manufacture, the mileage and the ‘scuff’ on the tank. All aftermarket goodies, IMHO, are money spent and gone. Nice bike but just too much $$
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Red grips and a red chain make this 999 over the top? I have to disagree. The handgrips are a simple design and by no means gaudy. The red chain isn’t my style but this bike is pretty clean in my opinion.
#myrc51wouldeatit