King Carls’ Replica: 1998 Ducati 916SPS Foggy Replica
I admit, I kind of get overwhelmed by all the different Ducati variants: SP’s, SPS’s, 916’s that aren’t 916’s and on it goes. All the red starts to blur together. I will also admit I didn’t even know these replicas were built but what a cool story led to their manufacture.
The story floating around the internets is that Ducati wanted to modify the frame on the 916 factory bikes for racing. Well, rules are rules and they had to make 200 available to the public. I guess the public just meant Britain as they got all 200. The story I read also claimed 202 were actually built, one for Carl himself and one for the Ducati museum.
One of the bonuses of the new frame was increased area for a larger air box. More air=more HP. Air boxes are boring, what else do I get? A full titanium exhaust system, altered fuel injection mapping, Marchesini wheels, carbon-fibre seat unit, carbon swing arm protector and color matched mirrors. Thank God it has color matched mirrors! Guess you also get bragging rights over your “mates” with just a boring SPS.
Sorry to say, this bike is still in the UK for you U.S. based Ducati men. She sports 6,500 miles and the seller says the limited edition cover and stand is included. Asking price is 13,999 British Pounds.
I read a few threads debating if a Foggy replica is worth the extra money. Stickers are easy to put on and most of the extras can be purchased. To a loyal Ducati fan though nothing can replace the real thing. Number “2” that was meant for Carl himself went up for auction back in April and sold for 27,000 British Pounds.
The bike is listed as a classified ad so it is ready for an impulse purchase, click carefully. If you want to display it for yourself you better click here.
Ian
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