Ducati 996 SPS | 2001 Highlights: – 996cc L-twin engine with a twin-injector-per-cylinder fuel system, derived from Ducati’s World Superbike (WSBK) programme – 31500 km on the odometer – Titanium connecting rods by Pankl, the Austrian supplier to Formula 1 and World Superbike teams – Magnesium components, including the exhaust spider and a 50mm exhaust – Timing belt and tyres renewed approximately 1500 km ago, valid technical inspection (ITV) and current insurance The seller offers for sale this 2001 Ducati 996, powered by a 996cc L-twin engine, paired with a manual gearbox. Introduced in 1999, the 996 carried forward the design language of the legendary 916, wrapping a tubular steel trellis frame, single-sided swingarm and the model’s signature stacked twin exhausts beneath the tail around one of the most recognisable superbike silhouettes of its generation. The desmodromic L-twin engine gave the model its distinctive character on road and track, and the 996 name is closely associated with Ducati’s period of dominance in the World Superbike Championship. This example is fitted with a twin-injector-per-cylinder fuel system, a configuration Ducati derived from its factory WSBK effort to increase fuel delivery at high revs, together with titanium connecting rods produced by the Austrian firm Pankl (a supplier also used by Formula 1 and World Superbike teams), and magnesium components including the exhaust spider and a 50mm exhaust. According to the seller, the timing belt and tyres were renewed approximately 1500 km ago, and the motorcycle carries a valid technical inspection (ITV) and current insurance. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle is currently located in: Madrid province, Spain. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Spanish registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more