Poser’s Delight: 2006 Ducati 999R Xerox, 2007 Ducati 999S Parts Unlimited, 2002 Ducati 998S Bayliss
I mean “posers delight” in the nicest way possible because I’m certainly one of them. If there is a race replica to be seen, I’m first in line. The Ducati replicas have always been a bit out of reach for me financially but for those that have waited for the resales, there is a considerable discount. Below is quick snap shoot of what being offered on Ebay at the moment.
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2006 999R Xerox
1,760 Miles
$18,500 BIN
I’m in the minority here but I’ve always thought the 999 was the best looking Ducati superbike. Slap some sponsor logos on and my eyes glaze over.
The seller just cut and paste test info into the auction so there isn’t a description of what add on’s the bike has. I know enough to recognize that isn’t stock.
Maybe some extra goodies hiding inside there? I’d say it is worth an email if you are interested. Hit he auction link for many more pictures.
This auction doesn’t have a whole lot of time remaining so proceed accordingly.
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2007 999S Parts Unlimited
6,729 Miles
$11,250 BIN
Maybe not as glamorous to own for us posers since it didn’t have the success of the WSB Ducati’s but it might be the bargain of the bunch. Only 150 were produced and the original MSRP was almost $20,000.
Again, no list of what aftermarket parts are on the bike but I’m noticing small detail pieces like the clutch cover and gas cap. The exhaust also has a ceramic coating on it.
Do you remember who was riding these bikes in the AMA series? That would be Ben Bostrom and Neil Hodgson.
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2002 998S Bayliss
517 Miles
Current bid of $10,000 + reserve
Is there anyone bigger in Ducati racing history than Troy Bayliss? Is he more beloved than even Carl Fogarty? It would be close in a popularity contest. Even though I like the 999’s I think this would be my pick if I could only own one.
The iconic Ducati rear end.
This appears to be a true collector quality bike. I’d seen some non collector quality Bayliss replicas go in the lower teens. What do you think it is worth with only 517 miles? So far, very little action on the auction, hmmmm.
Only two days remaining on the auction.
Ian
Is there anyone bigger in Ducati racing history than Troy Bayliss? Are you kidding me! Ever hear of Paul Smart and Mike the Bike hailwood fer godsakes. You young guys better study your history books. Without those two Ducati would arguably might never have made it as far as they did.
I think I’ll stand my ground on this one. I think Bayliss (or Fogarty for that matter) stacks up favorably against any rider in Ducati history. Just my young guy opinion.
I believe the Bayliss Replica (and the Bostrom Replica) for the USA may not have the full power engine of the 996R from the previous year as did the Bayliss Replica for other markets. If so, it may not be as collectable. Difficult to rate the importance of Smart/Hailwood’s single wins against Fogarty’s/Bayliss’ multiple world titles. If you think not, then how would you rate Tony Rutter’s multiple titles for Ducati or Cook Neilson’s single win at Daytona?
Granted from the standpoint of wins Bayliss ,Cook,Rutter and Foggy all outpace the old guys.From the standpoint of their importance Smarts win was huge.Hailwood beating the Japanese with 30 HP less was outstanding.Don’t get me wrong,I was a big Foggy fan and still admire the young guys.
all of these bikes are overpriced and the only one that has a chance of selling is the bayliss 998. while the xerox 999r is the sickest offering, nobody is willing to pay over 15k for one, and you’d have to find the right buyer for that on the right day. and as far as important ducati riders go, i’d say that stoner is probably more important than bayliss, foggy, or smart, so everyone cool their jets.