Continuing Ducati’s impressive form in WSBK racing, the 996 model picked up where the 851 and 916 dropped off. Largely marketed as a bigger bore evolution of the revolutionary 916, the 996 was actually a pretty comprehensive update to the overall package. Now 20+ years on, the 996 is well into collector status and continues to present well in company of bikes many years newer. Today’s find is a 2001 model in fantastic shape. It also sports numerous component upgrades that really make this example stand out.
2001 Ducati 996 for sale on eBay
The 996 is a much bigger story than simply a bigger bore – yet that is where it starts. Ducati maintained the same 66mm stroke as the 916, bumping the piston size from 94mm to 98mm. To accomplish better power and better power delivery, Ducati engineers touched nearly everything else – from heads, valve size and angles, camshaft, cases and crankshaft, and the entire upper end air flow (air box & updated Weber fuel injection with dual injectors per cylinder). The updates continued to the revised chassis, updated suspension, wheels, exhaust and brakes. The 996 launched as a success – both in the showroom as well as on the racetrack. But today’s seller took things a bit further yet.
From the seller:
2001 Ducati 996 with only 8500 miles. The bike was just dyno tested and it puts out 117HP to the wheel.It is a very well kept Monoposto with lots of upgrades throughout. Fast By Ferracci parts: clip ons, aluminum mirrors, performance chip and exhaust . It has a Ducati performance carbon airbox and inlet tubes, carbon undertail with breather box incorporated, Corbin seat, BST carbon wheels with brand new Michelin tires. Maintenance was just completed less than 100 miles ago, including new timing belts and valve adjustment, oil change, front and rear brake flush, new performance clutch assembly with both inner and outer seals replaced and new tires at a cost of over $2000.
I have the oem rear sets, clipons, seat, and black oem wheels with rotors and a set of tires.
This particular bike appears to be an extremely clean and loved version of the 996 generation. Maintenance has been called out, including the critical belt change and valve adjustment. But the parts list is what really draws the eye – starting with those stunning BST carbon wheels. The carbon continues in the form of a Ducati Performance carbon airbox, fairing intake runners and under tail assembly. Fast By Ferracci parts start with the carbon cans at the bike of the bike, and are sprinkled up through the front. All in all, this is an impressive build.
Not only is this bike exceptionally clean, it comes with many of the OEM pieces – which is a huge benefit for those that want to bring this closer to stock. It has only 8,500 miles – which is undeniably low for a 22 year old motorcycle. The starting bid is a very reasonable $9,500 with an unbelievable zero bids with a few days left to go. There is a BIN as well, set at $14k (also well within reason). Ducati fans are well advised to check this one out here – it is definitely worth a look. Good Luck!!
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Looks like this one was sold outside eBay. -dc