Description
On offer we have this beautiful Ducati 999R FiLA limited edition. imported directly from Japan by ourselves this is number 41 of only 200 units made worldwide. This low mileage example has only covered 3, 295 miles and is supplied with a full service including new belts, valves checked/ adjusted, new filters/ fluids, new tyres etc, 12 months Mot with registration on an age related plate and 12 month warranty.
A stunning example of this super rare Ducati thats a great investemnt peice for any collection.
Some Ducati 999R Fila facts:
2003 limited‑edition homologation special celebrating Ducati’s 200th World Superbike victory, produced in 200 units worldwide.
It is based on the 999R, the highest‑spec Testastretta platform of its era, and visually replicates the Team Ducati Fila livery used by Neil Hodgson and Ruben Xaus in the 2003 WSBK season.
The Fila edition is not just a paint job: it includes lighter components, carbon bodywork and forged wheels.
2003 – The WSBK domination year
• Ducati introduced the 999 platform to replace the 916/ 996/ 998 line.
• The 999R was the homologation base for the 999F03 race bike.
• Neil Hodgson won the 2003 World Superbike Championship with 13 victories.
• Ducati celebrated its 200th WSBK win, prompting the limited‑run 999R Fila.
Why the Fila edition matters
• It marks the first major WSBK title of the post‑916 era.
• It represents the Terblanche design era, now re‑evaluated and increasingly collectible.
• It’s one of the lowest‑production Ducati R‑models of the 2000s.
Engine & Performance
• 999 cc Testastretta L‑twin
• Bore x stroke: 104 × 58. 8 mm
• Power: 139 hp @ 10, 000 rpm (2003–2004 spec)
• Torque: 108 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
• Compression: 12. 3:1 (2003–04)
• Fuel injection with race ECU on Fila edition
Chassis & Components
• Trellis frame, high‑strength steel
• Öhlins 43 mm fully adjustable forks
• Öhlins rear monoshock
• Radial Brembo 4‑piston calipers (first time on a production Ducati)
• Marchesini forged wheels (Fila‑specific upgrade)
• Carbon‑fibre fairings (Fila‑specific)
• Magnesium headlight assembly (Fila‑specific)
Dimensions
• Dry weight: ~193 kg
• Wheelbase: 1420 mm
• Fuel capacity: 15. 5 L
Fila‑Edition Extras
• Team Ducati Fila replica livery
• Carbon bodywork
• Forged wheels
• Magnesium headlight unit
• 200 units worldwide (2003 model year)
• Each individually numbered
• Considered one of the most collectible modern Ducatis due to:
• WSBK significance
• Limited production
• Homologation status
• End of the Terblanche era
• It’s a true homologation bike, not a cosmetic special.
• It marks a WSBK championship milestone.
• It’s one of the lowest‑production Ducati superbikes of the 21st century.
• The Fila livery is now iconic—very early‑2000s, very motorsport, very photogenic.
We specialise in rare and collectable motorcycles and have over 300 bikes in stock with another 200 awaiting shipment to the UK at any time.
If you have requirements of any Japanese, Italian or American motorcycles please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have over 30 years experience of buying and selling all types of motorcycles and am happy to look at part exchanges of any Car, Scooter or Motorcycle, Classic or Modern.
We always endeavour to ensure that all mileages are correct as advertised and will state this where possible. With imported vehicles we are not always able to confirm this by contacting previous owners therefore we are unable to completely verify the mileage recorded on the odometer and it must be considered incorrect in these cases.
Delivery possible to all locations, UK and Worldwide.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact me.
Please note that all images are of the bike for sale and a taken in our own studio where applicable.
All viewings are strictly by appointment.
