Un-ectomy – 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition

Ducati upped the ante with the superbike-engined Monster S4, and then raised the stakes with a commemorative for a very winning WSBK champion in 2002. Today’s Foggy is number 076 of just 300, and about as pristine as they come.

Like its namesake, the Foggy edition is a bit of a renegade, with 916 power tailored to the un-faired machine with cams and ECU for a wider torque band. Components are up at the superbike level, with fully adjustable suspension, 320mm Brembo brakes and light-looking Marchesini wheels. Almost more than an actual fairing, enough carbon has been captured to provide a chin scoop, side covers, radiator shroud, cam belt covers, exhaust shields, and more. Championship bling includes two #1 X 4 signature emblems and your own set of Foggy angry eyes.

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Just 1,434 miles. One of 65 brought into the USA. California Emissions Legal. Bike has been stored in an office since new. Obviously, ridden very sparingly. No drops, no damage.  

Original Bill of Sale . All keys. Tool Kit 

Fresh fluids. New AGM Battery. New Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter. Original tires (dated 11/01) are soft and free of any cracking but should be replaced due to age. Will need a Belt Service if the bike is going to be used as a daily rider.

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The desmoquattro engine benefits from the naked’s open airflow, with overheating mostly extinguished compared to the 916. A slight higher rear ride height and revised rear suspension accompanied the S4 engine, with ST4S shock linkage help keep control under power. Hard to say whether a special edition in this condition will get its oil changes by the odometer or the calendar, but the original tires should be saved when new ones are fitted. A bunch of Monster for the buy-it-now of $11,275.

The Foggy edition came after a crash aboard Fogarty’s Honda MotoGP ride at Philip Island, Australia necessitated his early retirement from the circuit. A fitting tribute to the rider who brought four superbike championships to Ducati – super rare, lightly used and nicely preserved for the next fan.

-donn