$5,750
Austin, Texas
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2004 Ducati 999S Monoposto w/ upgrades. JUST IN TIME FOR THAT CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOURSELF!Of all of the sportbikes I've had and ridden, on road or track, none handles with the confidence inspiring aplomb of this 999S. Compared to the bucking bronco nature of my 1098S this bike is like riding the couch...so smooth it feels as if it on rails, almost impossible to upset. Great front end feedback with strong, linear torque pulling out of the curves, it will have you pushing it more than most anything else you've ridden, too. I first rode a 999 demo bike at a track day on MSR Cresson and fell in love with the Ducati chassis feel and rheostatic torque, but wasn't enamored with the `new' look and didn't get one. Years passed and I got older, didn’t have to have more HP than the next guy, just wanted to corner faster and brake harder. I grew to appreciate the looks of the 999 more and ran across a beautiful sample that I bought. No matter your take on the exterior it has possibly the best looking cockpit on the planet. Besides the normal Ohlins Suspension upgrades from the base 999 this bike has:Full Termi Exhaust System with recently replaced muffler can and heat shield, 999R lightweight Swing Arm, Motoholders Aluminum Subframe (lighter & stronger than stock), Brembo Radial Brake Master Cylinder & Clutch Master Cylinder w/ hinged levers, new Pirelli SuperCorsa tires, recent cam-belt replacement, 12:00 Labs Speedo Calibrator, Carbon Fiber Hugger Fender, intake duct Covers and Heel Guards, aftermarket clutch basket / cover and finally an installed Trickle Charger Cable. It has enough subtle goodies to make it special and unique but not flashy. I much prefer understated appeal and performance than `in your face` styling. One of the best sounding bikes extant unless you prefer a 4 cylinder scream over a throaty growl. In my mind this is nicer on the ears of the people you pass; they'll tend to nod in silent approval instead of reach for their cell phones. I also have a spare right side fairing set, because over time the one on the bike has just started to develop a vibration crack in a corner of the plastic. This bike has 26,000 miles on it. It’s ridden regularly so it’s no polished garage queen, but it still looks superb and has very few cosmetic flaws, none major. Mature owner that knows how to take care of his mechanical toys, you will not be disappointed with this machine. Priced to sell at under 6,000, this is a timeless beauty with more performance capability that 99% of even very experienced riders can utilize.
