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THE BIKE SPECIALISTS,
TRADING STANDARDS AWARD WINNERS 2021.
Here we have for sale what must be the ultimate "must have" for the serious collectors out there. Currently for sale and unique by virtue of the fact that the bike as remained unregistered and has covered just 28 miles from new.
Our stunning original Ducati 996SPS Final Series was manufactured in 2000 and features the headstock number 1496 but is yet to be registered. Showing just 28 miles the bike has remained within private collections throughout its life and now gives someone the opportunity to own this rare example.
The 996SPS was produced between 1998 and 2000. In total there were 1, 780 produced in three versions. The first version in 1998 identified by its gold frame and gold Brembo three spoke wheels. The forks were Showa upside down and the engine as used in the 916sps at 996cc. In 1999 it remained mostly unchanged however a new alternator forced the way for a new crankshaft with late 1999 examples built using different cylinder heads manufactured for WSBK homologation requirements, the chassis remained unchanged. For 2000, the final year of production, a final version known to collectors as the SPS3 was produced, in this range the engine received minor modification however the Chassis received major attention making the 2000 series SPS the finest version of its genre
With usual SPS high spec components these examples now came with a new lightweight aluminium rear sub frame and new 43mm Ohlins forks taken from the World Superbike Racing programme. The frame and wheel colour was now grey and fitted with the extremely expensive 5 spoke Marchesinis. It clearly epitomised Ducati’s reputation as the worlds most glamorous sport bike manufacturer, the 2000 SPS was the final Ducati Superbike using the desmo engine that started it all with the 851.
In our opinion you will not find a better example and these bikes are getting harder to find, especially in this condition, and would be a great addition to any serious motorcycle collection. Do not miss this opportunity to purchase an asset that will only rise in value. We are able to offer full finance options and can arrange delivery UK and worldwide.
