1993 Ducati 900 Supersport SL with only 2,866 miles on the clock!
Update:
Ah yes, another 900 SS/SL has been found and is definitely worthy of showing. Located in San Jose, CA and listed on eBay with a starting bid of $7,500.00 with no reserve or a B.I.N. of $10,500.00. This one is probably a little more special than the others we’ve posted lately. Why you ask? Because it still has the original rubber and the infamous ‘cracked swing arm’ is still on the bike. This appears to be a very good collector piece and is only being sold due to a rogue employee. This looks like the one to go after if you’re in the market.
Have a look and judge for yourself:
Quote from the auction:
While working for a well known southern California race team (now turned Museum) in the early to mid 90’s, Our fearless leader and team owner had among the many autos purchased a brand new 1993 Ducati Superlight. Out of the many, many motorcycles I have now had the privileged to work on as well as ride in my life, it was that bright yellow Ducati that I had never ridden that became a goal in life to one day be able to own…
I bought the Superlight off of a similar collector that had the first 916, a newer 999 and this Superlight and he too was heading into financial difficulty. As I had been searching for the perfect example, I made sure this one didn’t pass me bye.
Wow, that’s enough to make a guy tear up. I definitely feel this guys pain, but his misfortune can be your gain. So if your a 2v fan with an itch for 2 piece Marvic Magnesium/Alloy wheels and that classic Ducati look and sound don’t let this one get away.
Cheers!
dd
I wouldn’t pay a premium for a bike with a cracked swingarm, scrapes and bruises and a “piece of the seat pad missing”. Chewed by wild animals perhaps?
I would have to think the masses agree with you by the looks of the auction.
What is with the “cracked” swing arm? I am looking for a collectable Superlight and this is the first time I have heard that this is a common SL issue. If you have any information on this issue or where I could find more details, that would be great.
BTW, I really enjoy this site and appreciate the bikes you post.
Sincerely – John
I sold a superlight a few months ago for 5900.00 It was high mileage, but a really nice bike. It’s wierd, it seems like every once in a while someone gets good money, but if you look at the high bids on completed listings of ebay, most are in the 5 to 6.5k region.