Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
The Tamburini designed Ducati 996 was produced from 1999 for only three years before being replaced by the 998
The SPS (Sports Production Special) model was lighter and more powerful than the standard bike, using a dual-injector per cylinder intake and a new carbon airbox along with lighter engine parts and titanium and carbon fibre chassis parts
Only 1, 780 SPS examples were built for homologation purposes
This UK-model, number 1504, is finished in a flawless Carl Fogarty replica paint scheme
Standard Equipment includes; Termignoni carbon exhausts, Marchesini 5-spoke wheels, carbon front mudguard, adjustable steering head, Ohlins steering damper, Ohlins rear shock, Showa front forks, Brembo Gold Series brakes
The 996cc, twin injector, 4-valve, Desmodromic, liquid-cooled 90° V-Twin produces 124bhp
One owner – first registered on 27/ 07/ 2000 to his company then transferred to him
Serviced at 5, 458 miles 22/ 07/ 2003 by CMW Motorcycles and on 29/ 03/ 2010 @ 8, 721 miles by W. M. Snell of Alton. Recently had an engine refresh, new alternator, fork seals, MOT and full detailing by W. M. Snell of Alton
Supplied with owners manuals and paddock stand