1998 Ducati 916 Monoposto
Miles: 5,900
Clean Oregon Title
Listed Price: $14,000
There’s no question that the Ducati 916 Monoposto is one of the most iconic sportbikes of the modern, or any era. It made headlines and history for its stunning good looks, but the evolutionary performance that built on the company’s earlier 851/888 meant it could back up its style with performance. The 114hp at 66lb-ft of torque pale in comparison to modern superbikes, but every single horse answers the call of your right hand, unedited and unfiltered. It was plenty for the best pilots of the day, and would likely surprise even modern riders weaned on bikes with ass-saving traction control. It was slim and relatively light, with famously uncompromising ergonomics that meant riders had to suffer to experience the bike’s art. And while less exotic examples of the 916 were affordable for riders of modest means for years, those days appear to be over…
Low mile (under 6k) beautiful survivor. Under 100 miles on desmo service, belts, fluids including forks & Pirelli tires. 100 yellow monoposto versions were imported in 1998, last year of the 916. You might have seen this bike at The One Show (Portland) in early May. It is in amazing unrestored condition, no evidence of any damage, original paint. All stock other than dealer installed Termignoni carbon exhaust with ecu chip and 996 five spoke Marchesini wheels. Original 3 spoke gold Brembo wheels included.
Clean title in my name. I am happy to help with shipping.
Well, if you were looking to pick up a nice, clean example of Tamburini’s classic superbike, you’ve definitely missed your window: the asking price for this clean, low-mile Ducati 916 Monoposto is $14,000 and is right in line with recent auctions of similar bikes. This one is in the rare, but attractive yellow, which looks especially nice with the contrasting white numberplates. The photos aren’t the best and the included details are sparse, but it sounds like this is a very solid bike, and the original wheels are included, if you don’t like the white Marchesinis. I like ’em, but I’m sure they’re a serious pain to keep clean…
-tad
