LOT 493

Property of a deceased's estate 1998 Ducati 916 Biposto Registration no. S727 KVV Frame no. ZDM916S*012849* Engine no. ZDM916W4*013358*

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Lot 493

Property of a deceased's estate, 1998 Ducati 916 Biposto
Registration no. S727 KVV Frame no. ZDM916S012849 Engine no. ZDM916W4013358

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1998 Ducati 916 Biposto
Registration no. S727 KVV
Frame no. ZDM916S012849
Engine no. ZDM916W4013358

Styled by Massimo Tamburini, the iconic 916 immediately captured the public's imagination on its arrival in 1994 and would go on to establish Ducati as one of the world's foremost brand names. In developing the original Ducati 851 Superbike, the 916's direct ancestor, engineer Massimo Bordi created one of the finest motorcycle power plants ever. Ducati's trademark desmodromic valve system was retained, as was the 90-degree angle between the cylinders. Wrapped around this outstanding engine was a frame consisting of a trellis of straight tubes, whose design has since become standardised throughout the Ducati range. The integration of all these elements was the key to the 916's success: that and a brilliant on-road performance that eclipsed just about everything else around at the time.

This Ducati 916 was acquired in 2007 by its late owner. His pride and joy, it has been on display in the living room. Currently displaying a total of 14,669 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Included in the sale; 3-spoke front and rear wheels; indicators; wing mirrors; front mudguard; windscreen; rear number plate/indicator assembly and footrests. The Ducati is offered with current/old V5C document; expired MoTs and tax discs; owner's manual; service/warranty booklet; etc.
Offered with key

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