Highlights

Fully recommissioned in recent years
Very few miles covered in the last decade
Dream to ride

The Appeal

In 2002, Ducati replaced its outgoing superbike with a revised model, the 998. With a narrower cylinder head coming with the new Testastretta engine, this newest model raised the 900 series’ power figure up to a stonking 123hp.

This particular bike is a 998S benefitting from many uprated parts boosting that figure to 136hp. Originally produced as a Biposto variant, this model was converted to a single-seater design under its current ownership. The original rear end does still come with the bike which, after spending several years locked away and SORNed, is ready to hit the road and put a smile on its new owner’s face.

Indeed, spending the best part of a decade in bubble storage, it was recently recommissioned and is ready to be enjoyed.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 2002
10,616 miles on the clock
2 owners from new
Purchased by the current owner in 2010
SORN for many years
Recommissioned since returning to the road
Lots of work featuring on the Bike World Youtube channel
Long MOT – until August 2024
Original owner’s manuals
Service booklet includes two stamps
Many invoices from parts and work done over the years

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The Condition

Bodywork fairing all looks to be in very good shape
Gorgeous Ducati red and white paint
Ducati 998s decals throughout
Originally sold as a Biposto (two-seater)
Currently presents as a Monoposto (single-seater)
Biposto fairing with the bike
Carbon fibre trim throughout the bike looks great
Handlebar assembly appears to be in great condition
Instrument cluster presents very well
Saddle looks very good for its age
Exposed frame elements all look great
Termignoni exhaust exits are stunning
Wheels present in great shape
Brand new Bridgestone tyres
Some signs of use in places, nothing too obvious

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The Mechanics

998cc 90° twin, 136hp
Six-speed gearbox
Recent recommissioning work after returning to the road
Recently replaced cambelt
Full service
Very few miles completed in the last decade
MOT shows no advisories
Runs brilliantly according to the owner
Great sound with the 54mm Termignoni exhaust
A dream to ride according to the owner
Reportedly lots of low end torque, pushes the bike well

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Summary

Reportedly a dream of a bike to ride, this Ducati 998S has covered very few miles throughout its life, certainly due to spending the past decade off the road. Having emerged from its hiding place a few years ago, it has since been recommissioned and is ready to provide the thrill of superbike power on the open road to its next owner. Ready to hit the road and be enjoyed, this is certainly a brilliant model for anyone looking for a classic Ducati superbike.

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