Conceptually based on the retro-styled 2000 MH900E, the SportClassic series helped Ducati weather the late 2000’s, and nice examples often bring more than MSRP. Using the 992 cc air-cooled desmodue, theSportClassics had a vintage aura backed by modern mechanicals. The introductory 2006 year has a couple of niceties that were value-engineered out of subsequent years, and this particular bike is in collectible condition.
2006 Ducati Sport 1000S for sale on eBay
Pierre Terblanche somehow peeked way over the horizon in the late 1990’s and saw the retro wave coming. The SportClassics were powered by a 92 hp twin, with electronic fuel injection, six-speed transmission and wet clutch. 43mm Marzocchi forks were fitted, and Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Up-to-date braking was provided by Brembo, dual 320mm discs out front and 245 mm in back. Naked as the day, so details are visible and nicely finished. Peculiar to the 2006 model was the shaped rear swingarm, which allowed the rear header to cross under the bike higher. The monoposto seat was almost a 2006-only feature, though the single-seat was occasionally available until 2010 ( and has been added to many after market ), most SportClassics had the pillion seat.
Looking quite excellent with 6,100 miles, this Sport 1000 is in Arizona, likely never seen precip. The owner has upgraded the rear shock to Ohlins and mufflers to Termignoni, not to mention ostrich ( -look, let’s hope ) pleather seat. Recently in for service, the valve adjustment and belts are fresh, giving the new owner many miles of guilt-free riding. From the eBay auction:
For sale a very nice low mileage 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 monoposto. 6100 miles and just completed the annual service which included belts. Has Termi Exhaust and Ohlins rear shock, otherwise pretty much stock. Runs great and 9/10 condition wise. Air/oil cooled, dry clutch, they don’t make Ducati’s like this anymore. If desired, I can have an inspection done by a local Ducati shop to show the ‘clean bill of health.’
Video can be seen here – http://youtu.be/SAN1MeZuNgU
The Sport 1000 has charming good looks, and the air-cooled engine has good manners on the open road or in traffic. And very well-detailed with bar-end mirrors and racing stripes on the Burnt Yellow bodywork. Tires weren’t mentioned in the auction and are probably ready to be renewed, but then you’re off for a summer of back-to-basics feel-good riding…
-donn
every time someone says Candygram, I think of the old SNL landshark routine
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thanks that was great Marty, but I must admonish you to stay on topic… 🙂
These bikes are sweet. I own a red one and couldn’t imagine parting with it. Deliciously uncomfortable but a truly sweet ride. BTW: The 06 monoposto has a dry clutch. For some reason it’s hidden by that solid cover – an easy change that will release the rattle.
I always wanted one of these,in red.
Then I sat on one…….what a shame. 🙁
owned a red 2009 bipostal, put 5k miles on it sold it for 5k, regreted it ever since.
These bikes were a rehash of the 70s bevel Sport 750-if you compare the two you may feel tempted to cry at what Terreblanche did.
He seems to have a permanent list towards the ugly-can he be blamed for the Multistrada too?
Early Duke bevels are just so handsome that to try and produce a retro is no easy task-the MH900E is a case in point-some may love the look but for me it’s a hotchpotch. The new Scrambler is another ugly thing when you look at the original.
Most modern bikes are veering towards the pug ugly-BMWs are probably the worst-the “adventure” things look like an unfinished shed, especially with the industrial lunch boxes everybody fits.
Tamburini was probably the last of the breed who could produce a simple thing of beauty-everything else is a camel posing as a racehorse.
I had a 2006 just like this with the slip on Termi exhaust. Great engine and could put a smile on your face like few other bikes can. But even with the “comfort” bars, this bike is a torture rack. Made my Bimota feel like standard, but in the end the cheap plastics all over and the tube tires made me decide to sell it before I modified everything and turned it into a money pit.
The interest in the Ducati Sport Classics continues. I too was drawn to the styling and bought a left over ’07 GT1000 over a new ’08 Monster.
The Monster had the same wonderful engine, but also had 4 piston front / 2 piston rear calipers, a fully adjustable fork and single rear shock, and much lighter cast aluminum wheels.
All of the Sport Classics- the Sport 1000, Sport 1000s, and the GT1000- came with price point non adjustable Marzocchi forks, 2 piston / 1 piston calipers, and very heavy spoke wheels with tubes. The GT was worse with non adjustable rear shocks too, and even heavier steel wheels, rather than aluminum.
I foolishly spent thousands rectifying the above on my GT. As for value, when it was a couple of years old it carried a book of about $6,000. A couple of years later when I was ready to sell it, the value had actually risen to about $9,000, which is what I ended up getting for it.
As an aside, when I bought my GT the salesman offered me a still-in-the-crate ’06 Sport 1000 like the one here, but red, for $7800. Not long after I wished I had bought both and left the ’06 in the crate. I can’t think of another bike that would have doubled in value over 7 or 8 years.
This seems to be one of the better deals for a 06 SC, I think the bike looks just right and the asking price is pretty much in pair with what market value is, while some people are asking unreasonable prices this gent here seems to be kind and offer It for a fair deal. Love these Duc’s, I would change the seat cover but that’s just me, good luck with the sale