2002 ducati 999

Year: 2002

Make: Ducati

Model: 999

Engine Capacity: 998c

Odometer: 7851 KMs

Rego Until: 06/21/2022

In 2003 Ducati shook the world when it unveiled the replacement for its class-topping superbike. Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the all-new 999 bore absolutely no visual similarities with the iconic 916-silouette that had been Ducati’s trademark look for nearly a decade. Radical and challenging, the 999 proved a step too far for many and instead of appreciating it for what it was – a leap forward in V-twin superbike design –it was berated for its lack of visual appeal. Nowadays reaction to the 999 has mellowed and it is earning the recognition it so thoroughly deserves.

The 999’s desmo V-twin is simply beautiful and has all the lazy power and torque you would expect from such a bike. Deceptively fast due to its low-revving nature, Ducati managed to get the fuel-injection spot on with the 999 and it is very hard to fault as a road bike motor aside from a typical big V-twin stutter at very low revs. Even a well-sorted 999 will never be the fastest turning bike in the world and if you hop off a Japanese inline four onto one it will feel sluggish to respond, however the trade-off is simply sublime mid-bend poise and that’s always been Ducati’s strengths. This is a bike that delivers in fast and flowing bends, not stop/start tight ones, so pick your road to suit its strengths. On the right road, few bikes reward you with the same kind of riding experience as a 999 and it is noticeably better handling than any of its V-twin predecessors.

The Ducati 999 is a really beautiful bike to ride and its challenging looks have certainly mellowed with age. The fact it was controversial adds a bit to its mystique and while it is never going to be considered as elegant as the 916-generation, it is still very much a stand-out model in Ducati’s history. This bike has had an amazing amount of work done to it. This bike has been upgraded to perform at the highest level that it can be upgraded to. With the original manual and all 3 keys this bike offers what every truly Ducati owner is looking for. If you want to pull into a bike meet with shock and awe this is the bike to do so in. Here are the modifications that been added to this bike that make it so impressive.

Fairings and Panels:

- Carbon key surround - Puig racing windscreen - Ducati white decals, front and back - Quick fill cap - Black deus fairing clips - CNC racing chain cover - CNC racing frame plugs - Luimoto seat cover - Carbon Fibre rear hugger - Carbon Fibre top fairing panels

Suspension:

- Front forks dust and oil seals replaced, - New fork adjusters

Engine:

- Top end desmo heads - New Magneto and voltage regulator - Full CNC racing clutch, i.e. clutch basket / pressure plate / springs and coil caps and cover / newfren plates - KN 153 oil filter and oil zero kilometres - One CNC racing clutch slave cylinder - New timing belts - CNC racing handlebar grips and bar ends - CNC racing brake and clutch levers - DNA racing air filters from Dyno Bike - 80% new stainless steel bolts throughout motorcycle

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