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Just picked up a 1999 996 SPS (at a reasonable good price  ;D)

It’s all original with 19,000 kms on the clock. A little untidy and hasn’t been serviced, or ridden in years! Nothing major all easy fixes!

My question: Does anyone know of a website or guide whereby I am able to confirm it is a genuine SPS? And if the frame and engine numbers are matching?

With the wisdom and guidance of Koko64 (Cheers mate  [thumbsup]) I have been able to confirm it does have all the SPS goodies. Would just like to confirm numbers if that were possible.

Thanks in advance  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

PS. I’m too much of a tech retard to be able to upload photos so Koko64, if you are able could you please attach the first photo I sent you of the bike on trailer  [thumbsup]

Would you e-mail them to me mate? I'll pop them up via Flickr.

Faloon says 13 units total of 1999 996SPS went to Oz.

Usually the swanky bikes get a placard on the upper triple clamp, but no idea in this particular case.

Engine/motor numbers matching, no idea for you mate, as we've got a different format here and nothing matches ever.

It has the P8 ECU for sequential twin injectors (strada went to 1.6), plaque on triple, Ohlins rear, alloy subframe, correct 5 spoke Marchis, correct forks for 99. Should have the Ti pankl rods.

I'll get pics up asap.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50328386533_c6301cbb12_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFm8Ui)processed (https://flic.kr/p/2jFm8Ui) by Tony Kokonis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150482584@N03/), on Flickr

No 060.
Has a carbon air box.
I'm getting my info from Falloons Desmoquattro book, he's pretty accurate until he's not. The bike matches the 99 model with Showa forks, gold frame, etc. The 2000 model had changes like Ohlins forks, gunmetal frame. Brakes are correct as they stopped the cast iron floaters by then and fitted snowflakes.

I figure its real if the motor spins up like a bastard with Ti conrods.

Flickr struggling today.

Thanks Tony for putting up photo  [thumbsup]
I did end up removing fairing to transport home as straps were rubbing up on them!

And thanks Speeddog, great to know only 13 in Australia if it is genuine  ;D

Bike now completely stripped down for nut ‘n bolt restoration to showroom condition  :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50329986602_c47f7fe450_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFukxG)processed-3 (https://flic.kr/p/2jFukxG) by Tony Kokonis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150482584@N03/), on Flickr

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The original 916 based Ducati Superbike are still the sexiest motorcycles ever created. Congrats on the purchase. Please keep us up to date on the resto with pics and details on this Italian supermodel!!  [popcorn]

Should be fast enough to get you locked up.

Ian said it has the 748/close ratio box.
I've had folks say they love them on the big motors.
My S4 has one and I'd much rather it had the wide ratio box.
Preference I guess.

Yum!

Congrats [beer]

What does SPS stand for?

NICE bike!!!

“Sport Production Special”

I guessed at the sport production. That second S adds a lot of cool.

Congrats on the SPS.  I'm on my second, a 2001.  Great bikes and still turn heads 20 years later!

The 4th character in the VIN should be a 3.

Yes!

ZDM1........  means the bike was built on the assembly lines.

ZDM3......... means the race crew built it in the off season by hand.

It’s a ZDM1 !!!

Given that it’s a bike people research, look around.  Could very well be that the year bike you have were all ZDM1.  I know that I don’t know for sure about that year 996SPS.

nice find; yes cool bike;

What sort of performance difference is there between this and the s2r 1k's? just for fun; there both litre bikes …. with differences.

S2r 1k has just 95 hp with 99nm torque; 2 valves per-cylinder, beryllium valves and seats, with dual sparks per cylinder; an odd 992 cc's (where did the 4cc's go?); cylinder stud spacing is 996; with swing arm bearings in bearing in case' oil sumps not as deep; air cooled  [thumbsup]; 395 lbs; Power-to-weight ratio: 0.35 HP/kg; (2.83 kg/HP) ; top speed 220 kmph … no ti conrods ;)

If you’ve never ridden a Ducati superbike.

Go do that.

Then ride one that’s been slightly modified.

Then imagine even a more sublime riding experience coupled with GOBS more power...  and then you’re close to the ballpark.

You know, Harley Sportsters used to be 1000cc’s, but I doubt anyone has compared them to a liter bike...

I'll spot him 76cc and say ride an S4 compared to S2R1k.

I'm not saying one is better than the other for the street (honestly both are bonkers) but they're definitely similar but not the same ride.
They've both got gobs of low end torque, the S2R has more or certainly feels like it's got more.
But the S4 engine just keeps going up and up and up after the S2R has run out of breath.
 

Have we completely forgotten the might 620 Capirex model?

 [laugh] [laugh]  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Good grief man we need some warning before the Mighty Capirex is unleashed.

not being a litre bike,

… gota spot ya more than 74ccs  … dude...