The extremely rare 1999 Ducati 996 SPS was sold at an Italian auction for over $68,000.
The reason this model is considered special is that it has never been used. It has been stored in a factory box for over 25 years in Sweden, unopened, with no signs of modification or use, and only 2 kilos recorded on the odometer.
This bike is the 181st limited edition unit manufactured for homologation at the World Superbike Championship.
For many motorcycle enthusiasts, the Ducati 916-998 series, one of the most beautiful sports bikes of all time, was designed by Massimo Tamburini and stood out not only for its sculpture style but also for its competitive performance in the 1990s.
The SPS (Sports Production Special) version is one of the most popular models, featuring premium components such as the Öhlins suspension, Termignoni exhaust and the Ducati traditional Desmodromic L-twin engine. All of this is kept in the same condition as it was in the original state.
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auctionThe high-value bids at this point go beyond just rarity, and are also a symbol of nostalgia in today’s world where electrification and digitalization is becoming more common. Models like the 996 SPS are appreciated as a legacy of a time when the bike had its own personality, iconic design and distinctive sound.
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