Highlights
- Only 13,000 miles from new
- Beautiful and very usable example
- Unmolested and unmodified late model
- Recently serviced by specialist 200 miles ago
- Comprehensive history file with MOTs and service receipts
- Will be sold with 12 months MOT
The Appeal
Like the E-Type and Ferrari 308, the Ducati 916 is one of those machines that even those who know nothing about cars or bikes - and apparently those people do exist - will recognise. Built at a wonderful moment in time when petrol was cheap, trackdays were burgeoning and money was flowing, the 916 is arguably one of, if not the greatest superbike of the last 30 years.
The joy of these bikes is that they not only go brilliantly, they look so good too. The design, by Tamburini and and Robbiano, is almost perfect, delivering a sense of speed even whilst stationary. To see what we mean, take a look at this 1998 late-model 916 ‘Biposto.
With just 13,000 miles from new in the hands of just four keepers, the current one since 2022, it is a really well-presented bike. There are a few stone chips and slight misting of the headlights to note, but nothing that detracts or wouldn’t be easy to rectify. It has been looked after too, being regularly serviced by Ducati and specialists. It was serviced by Louigi Moto 200 miles ago, work that included fuel lines, belts and checking the valve clearances.
The vendor has said that he will put a new MOT on the bike when it sells
The vendor says:
“Great unmolested example of a 916. The noise is awesome and a beast to ride (in a lovely way!)”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th January 1998
- Four registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since March 2022
- Original key and owner's manual included
- File of MOTs and service receipts included
- Recently serviced by Louigi Moto 200 miles ago
- Last MOT expired December 2024 with 13,157 miles on test and no advisories
- Will be sold with new MOT
The Condition
- Original and unmodified late model 916 in classic red
- Decals and red paintwork present well as shown
- Some stone chips and light marks to paintwork as shown in photos
- Bodywork and carbon fibre fittings in good order as shown
- Some misting to headlights to note in photos
- Gold three-spoke wheels in good order
- Tyres also appear in good condition
- Vendor states that there is no evidence of crash damage
- Switchgear, dials, saddles and other fittings present well as shown
The Mechanics
- 114bhp 916cc ‘Desmo’ engine
- 6spd manual gearbox
- Vendor states that it starts and runs well
- We are told that the clutch is noisy (typical with Ducati dry clutches)
- Clutch has recently been cleaned and serviced
- Clutch may need replacing in due course, states the seller
- Recent service by Louigi Moto 200 miles ago
- Work included belts, fuel lines and checking valve clearances
- No advisories on the last MOT in December 2023 and few miles since
- Will be sold with new MOT
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