Go for it, I love mine. If you are buying it to ride, leave as is, but if you are getting it as a possible lower depreciation item, try to find original parts. Most of the bodywork is common, original wheels might be a bit more difficult. Or you can do what I have done, find as much RS stuff as you can, get the engine up to 145, and have fun. Its savage.
-
Hey Everyone! May's Bike of the Month challenge is now open for entries!
996SPS (1999) Yes or No
3
Hi everyone,
I have an opportunity to purchase a 1999 Ducati 996SPS with 5,000Km on the bike with a lot accessories (Slipper Clutch, New Radial Mount Forks & 4 Pot Gold series Brembo, Dymag Carbon wheels, Evolution Front Faring, & list goes on and on...etc) as can partially be seen on the pictures.
As bikes prices varies by country to country, my best analogy is that the seller is asking the price equivalent to a used 2006 Ducati Paul Smart.
1.) What do you guys think re the deal (Pice about right, too high, too low)
2.) I want to have 1 bike of the Tamburini design...not sure this is a good choice or I should hold off for a 998S, or 998R?
3.) Any particular concern over this 996SPS, anything to watch out?, etc...
Please excuse my ignorance & any perceived silly question this may seem to be...I'm totally torn & cant decide whether to proceed or not & would like your inputs as a sounding board.
Best,
Kris
![]()
![]()
![]()
I have an opportunity to purchase a 1999 Ducati 996SPS with 5,000Km on the bike with a lot accessories (Slipper Clutch, New Radial Mount Forks & 4 Pot Gold series Brembo, Dymag Carbon wheels, Evolution Front Faring, & list goes on and on...etc) as can partially be seen on the pictures.
As bikes prices varies by country to country, my best analogy is that the seller is asking the price equivalent to a used 2006 Ducati Paul Smart.
1.) What do you guys think re the deal (Pice about right, too high, too low)
2.) I want to have 1 bike of the Tamburini design...not sure this is a good choice or I should hold off for a 998S, or 998R?
3.) Any particular concern over this 996SPS, anything to watch out?, etc...
Please excuse my ignorance & any perceived silly question this may seem to be...I'm totally torn & cant decide whether to proceed or not & would like your inputs as a sounding board.
Best,
Kris
1 - 5 of 65 Posts
I know the figures arent really comparable but you might be interested in this. Think the cam timing is as mentioned by Tom Tom, another dyno showed a couple of HP more.
Attachments
I know the figures arent really comparable but you might be interested in this. Think the cam timing is as mentioned by Tom Tom
Attachments
Tom Tom, Chris did explain the timing but it went over my head (whats newYour welcome!
Ducv2, the cam timing is different on yours, if the first peak is lower than the second your more towards 115 intake, 111 will even them out and 109 will make the first one slightly higher, but still keep the second good enough
Im good friend with chris.
). Its nice and smooth but revs like a banshee.1 - 5 of 65 Posts
