For some reason we rarely see the “good stuff” in this part of the country, but if you’re in the area, or willing to ship, this might be a good opportunity. It’s a 916 SPS with under 2400 miles that has been in a climate controlled collection. SPS cliff notes: 996cc, upgraded EPROM, bigger valves, a lighter crank, two injectors per cylinder and stronger cases to hold it all together to make about 20hp more than the standard 916. The only upgrade I can spot is the Marchesini rims, which certainly look the part! The auction ends on Sunday.
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1998 Ducati 916SPS for sale on eBay
from the seller:
If you are looking at this ad chances are you know the shear uniqueness of this bike, if not visit this site http://www.odd-bike.com/2013/02/ducati-916-spsps-ultimate-desmoquattro_18.html 1 of only 100 that was imported into the United States this is #850 of 1058 that was built for the world. This bike has been in a private collection in a climate controlled storage facility since new and has been in storage since 2001 and not ridden. I know that some people will cringe at a bike that has been sitting that long but special preparations were made as the collector never intended on operating the bike again, but rather just admire the perfect lines of this nearly one of a kind. As soon as I recieved the bike I had a complete service done on the bike including all fluids, timing belts(due to age) new battery, and air filter as well as the leaking clutch pressure cylinder by Touring Sport Ducati BMW Triumph(see invoice in pics) As you can see in the pictures the bike has almost been placed in a time capsule due to the way it way stored. The only thing the Ducati dealer recommended that I did not install was new tires due to I wanted to keep the bike as original as possible. The bike does have a clean, clear title and has been registered for street use in the state of South Carolina.
What a timelessly beautiful sportbike- epic want.
The very same bike I bought in 2000 of the floor of dealer (since closed) in Capitola Ca……..have endless trackdays on it …. Much much more than the sum of parts,NO comparison to a standered 916 of same year whatsoever ……..it’s sitting in my garage 20 feet away…….added bits over the years,Ohlins r/t forks,Speigler brakes ….L/E tuned rear shock…..but without any of it it needs nothing….I took it to track day after purchase with stock everything and simply entered another world…..one of my friend E Ferracci ‘s all time favorites ………a very very effective track/race bike……don’t you dare put it on the street to profile.