Category: Current Stock

MAKE. Gilera

MODEL. RV 250 NGR (Original, Untouched, 4750 miles, Rarer than hen’s teeth)

YEAR. 1989

REGISTRATION. F

OWNERSHIP. 2 UK owners since 1999

MILEAGE. 4750 miles

– Original owner’s manual (only ever published in Italian)
– Original Catalogue of Spare Parts
– Original Technical/Repair Manual
– Extensive technical documentation
– Spares package
– Period sales brochure
– Period road tests
– Old V5s
– All keys
– MOTd June 2020

COLOUR. Red/Silver/Black

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled Single 2 Stroke 249cc 38bhp @ 7750 rpm

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 100mph

WEIGHT. 160kg (wet)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Exceptional, original, unmodified example of a Gilera RV 250 NGR in Red/Silver/Black. These were sold in the Italian market only, and to call this bike rare is a massive understatement. Reportedly, there are 2 others in the UK. Well, that may or may not be, but we cannot find another for sale on any of the obvious sites Europe wide. Comparatively, Hen’s Teeth grow on trees

Manufactured in 1989, and registered on an ‘F’ prefix plate, the bike was brought over from Italy in 1999 by it’s collector owner. It remained essentially unused for 19 years, until purchased by it’s 2nd UK owner in 2018. He was a conscientious type, with mechanical know how, and gently recommissioned the bike with new fluids, brake pads, tyres, battery, CDI unit, tank flush, carb strip/clean, bearings/linkages stripped/cleaned etc, etc. All the things one has to do with a bike that has had minimal usage

So what we have today, is a virginal bike. Completely original and standard specification, in a quite amazing time warp type condition, and one which starts, runs and rides beautifully. Electric start is most welcome, and it is quite fabulous how easy, and untemperamentally this bike starts and settles in to an even idle.

What is it ? Well its a 38bhp 250cc liquid cooled single, with rotary valve induction and electric start, with a top speed of around 100mph, and spritely acceleration to match. Aimed at the likes of Yamaha’s RD250 and Suzuki’s RG250 of course in the late ’80s. Of very high technical specification, it has Marzocchi forks, Brembo brakes, gas filled rear monoshock, engine balancer shaft, separate oil injection and a thermostatically controlled fan.

Just 2 UK owners since 1999, and 4750 miles (7600 km) from new ensure that this bike presents a rare opportunity for any buyer that values mileage and provenance highly.

Documentation is extensive, and includes it’s original owner’s manual (only ever published in Italian) an original catalogue of spare parts, original technical/repair manual, further technical documentation, period sales brochure, period road tests, old V5s and all original keys.

The previous owner has collated all key servicing information in to an easily ‘at a glance’ format and there really is everything here that one would need to know. He had also collected various parts including a NOS piston and 3 sets of rings, brake calipers, and numerous other hard to find parts. In spite of it’s rarity, one time Gilera UK Concessionaires Bob Wright Motorcycles of Somerset can source and supply a huge amount of mechanical parts for these machines.

A 250cc single cylinder ‘ring-a-ding’ 2 stroke, or smoker as they are affectionately referred to, is a different riding experience with no low down power, torque or engine braking. The little motor needs to be revved, but when it is it will sing in a way no 4 stroke ever will. Just fabulous

This particular bike is a joy to behold for anyone that values originality. A step back in time. In spite of it’s relatively humble specification it would a grace any collection very nicely, and would serve wonderfully for high days and holidays. One thing is for sure, you will not see another one out whilst riding it. What price exclusivity ? MOTd June 2020

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Suzuki

MODEL. GSX 1400 K5 (2 owners, 7400 miles, Lots of extras)

YEAR. 2006

REGISTRATION. 06

MILEAGE. 7400 miles with documented supplying dealer service history

– Original stamped service book
– Service bills/invoices
– Old MOTs
– Good matching Bridgestone BT020/021s
– MOTd November 2019
– All keys/books/documents present

COLOUR. Crystal Red / Nebular Black (code BPJ)

ENGINE SIZE. 1402cc Air/Oil Cooled Fuel Injected 4 Cylinder DOHC 16v 105bhp / 93 lb/ft

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

WEIGHT. 228 kg

TOP SPEED. 145 mph

ACCELERATION. 1/4 mile 11.4 s

KEY POINTS.

2006 06 Reg. Suzuki GSX 1400 K5 in Crystal Red / Nebular Black (code BPJ)
Later K5 model with 4-2-1 exhaust, red shock springs, coded (SAIS) keys, revised fuel injection and badging
7400 miles with documented supplying dealer service history
Original stamped service book
Service bills/invoices
Old MOTs
Good matching Bridgestone BT020/021s
Yoshimura Dual Oval exhaust
Headlight shroud and tinted screen
Powerbronze radiator guard
Colour coded Red belly pan
Colour coded Black seat cowl
LED indicators
R&G aero crash bungs
R&G fork protectors
Polished upper and lower yokes with GSX 1400 insignia
Aluminium reservoir caps with GSX 1400 insignia
Gold anodised frame plugs, oil filler cap, fork adjusters, shock mounts + various others
NWS rear hugger and chainguard
Smaller mirrors
Datatool S4 CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser
Factory fitted SAIS engine immobiliser
MOTd November 2019
All keys/books/documents present

MODEL SUMMARY.

2006 06 Reg. Suzuki GSX 1400 K5 in Crystal Red / Nebular Black (code BPJ) Being a K5 model this has a 4-2-1 exhaust, red shock springs, coded (SAIS) keys and revised fuel injection and badging over previous versions. 2 owners from new, and just 7400 miles covered. Supplied new by P&H Motorcycles, and maintained by them, with it’s original stamped service book, service bills/invoices and old MOTs. Last serviced by P&H in December 2018. Good matching Bridgestone BT020/021s. These are a proper old skool twin shock air cooled bike, similar in many ways to Yamaha’s XJR 1300 and Honda’s CB 1300, but more powerful and brutish than both, thanks to it’s 93 lb/ft of torque developed over a wide range, and allowing effortless performance in any gear, at any speed. Lovingly enhanced by it’s original owner, key extras include a Yoshimura Dual Oval exhaust, Headlight shroud and tinted screen, Powerbronze radiator guard, Colour coded Red belly pan, Colour coded Black seat cowl, LED indicators, R&G aero crash bungs, R&G fork protectors, Polished upper and lower yokes with GSX 1400 insignia, Aluminium reservoir caps with GSX 1400 insignia, Gold anodised frame plugs, oil filler cap, fork adjusters, shock mounts + various others, NWS rear hugger and chainguard and Smaller mirrors. It remains a supremely comfortable, effortless cruiser, with more than a touch of style and class. Not perfect condition, it displays minor signs of age to some of the chrome and fasteners, but totally original, and overall a very bright and smart bike. Hard to find with such excellent provenance of just 2 owners, and 7400 miles.Datatool S4 CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser. Factory fitted SAIS engine immobiliser. MOTd November 2019. All keys/books/documents present

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Triumph

MODEL.Street Triple 675 ABS (2500 miles, Arrow Exhaust + Options)

YEAR. 2015

REGISTRATION. 15 (P/P)

MILEAGE. 2500 miles with service history

– Original stamped service book
– PDI certificate and service bills/invoices
– MOTd July 2019
– Good matching Bridgestone BT014s
– All books/manuals/keys/history present

COLOUR. Diablo Red

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled In-Line Triple 675cc 106ps

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 145mph

STANDING 1/4 MILE. 11.5s

SEAT HEIGHT. 815mm

WEIGHT. 182kg

KEY POINTS.

2015 15 (P/P) Reg. Triumph Street Triple 675 ABS in Diablo Red
Personalised plate
Later model with reduced weight and single low mounted exhaust
2500 miles with service history
Original stamped service book
PDI certificate and service bills/invoices
Good matching Bridgestone BT014s
MOTd July 2019
Carbon tipped Arrow exhaust
Triumph Genuine Accessories colour coded seat cowl
Triumph Genuine Accessories colour coded belly pan
Triumph Genuine Accessories adjustable levers
Tinted flyscreen
Oxford heated grips
R&G tail tidy
Gold KYB 41mm USD forks
KYB rear mono shock
310mm floating front discs with Gold Nissin calipers
220mm rear disc with Brembo caliper
High pressure die cast twin spar frame with twin sided cast aluminium alloy swingarm
Cast aluminium wheels
LCD instrumentation with lap timer, gear position indicator, programmable gear change, analogue tacho, digital speedo, fuel gauge and clock
Datatagged
All books/manuals/keys/history present

MODEL SUMMARY.

2015 15 registered Triumph Street Triple 675 ABS in Diablo Red. Personalised plate. This is the later revised model with significant weight reduction over the original, easily identified by it’s single low sided exhaust. Nice options fitted include a Carbon tipped Arrow exhaust, Triumph Genuine Accessories colour coded seat cowl, Triumph Genuine Accessories adjustable levers, Triumph Genuine Accessories colour coded belly pan, Tinted flyscreen, Oxford heated grips and R&G tail tidy. High technical spec. of these bikes includes Gold KYB 41mm USD forks, KYB rear mono shock, 310mm floating front discs with Gold Nissin calipers, 220mm rear disc with Brembo caliper, High pressure die cast twin spar frame with twin sided cast aluminium alloy swingarm, Cast aluminium wheels, LCD instrumentation with lap timer, gear position indicator, programmable gear change, analogue tacho, digital speedo, fuel gauge and clock and in this case ABS. This particular bike has covered just 2500 miles with service history including it’s original stamped service book, PDI certificate and service bills/invoices. Good matching Bridgestone BT014s fitted. Dynamically these are an incredible little bike, decently quick with handling and agility up there with the very best. There really isn’t much that will go through set of twisty bends quicker, and the 675 Triple is a motor of immense character, all the time emitting it’s characteristic wail, suitably enhanced in this case by the Arrow ‘pipe, A pristine low mileage example of a quite brilliant bike. Datatagged. All books/manuals/keys/history present

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Yamaha

MODEL. YZF-R1 4C8 (Magnificent, Standard bike, 9500 miles, Exceptional Yamaha history)

YEAR. 2008

REGISTRATION. 08

MILEAGE. 9500 miles with supplying franchised Yamaha dealer service history

– Original stamped service book with 11 franchised Yamaha dealer stamps
– Serviced every single year without exception
– Numerous service bills/invoices
– Old MOTs
– Brand new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas

COLOUR. Blue and White with Gold Wheels

ENGINE SIZE. 998cc 16v In-Line Four 180bhp / 87 lb/ft

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 182mph

ACCELERATION. 10.4s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 177kg

KEY POINTS.

2008 08 registered Yamaha YZF-R1 4C8 in Blue and White with Gold Wheels
9500 miles with supplying franchised Yamaha dealer service history
Original stamped service book with 11 franchised Yamaha dealer stamps
Serviced every single year without exception
Numerous service bills/invoices
Old MOTs
Brand new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas
Hugely desirable 5th Generation bike
Twin under-seat Titanium pipes
Quad headlights
Radially mounted calipers and radial master cylinder
5 spoke wheels
Forced air intake with digitally controlled butterfly valves and variable length trumpets
Yamaha tank pad
R&G tail tidy (with original provided)
R&G paddock stand bobbins
Optimate flylead
Meta CAT1 alarm/immobiliser
Factory fitted CAT 2 Yamaha immobiliser system
All books/manuals/documents/keys (including Red Master) present

MODEL SUMMARY.

Wow ! Utterly magnificent, pristine example of a 2008 08 registered Yamaha YZF-R1 4C8 in Blue and White with Gold Wheels.

9500 miles with supplying franchised Yamaha dealer service history including it’s original stamped service book with 11 franchised Yamaha dealer stamps.

Serviced every single year without exception, with numerous service bills/invoices and old MOTs. Brand new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas just fitted.

Totally standard, untouched, unmodified bike other than for a Yamaha tank pad, R&G tail tidy (with original provided) R&G paddock stand bobbins and an Optimate flylead.

The 5th Generation 4C8 bikes were heavily revised over the previous models and had a completely new frame, forks and swingarm, 6 pot calipers, 4v per cylinder engine and new induction technology to raise power output to 180bhp. This naturally grew the R1’s fearsome reputation with a 180mph top speed, and the 1/4 mile in just over 10s.

Pristine, and original, this is one of the very best 4C8s to be found, with quite superb, unblemished service history. Possibly a little early to be considering these collectible, but if you are looking to put one away, then without any doubt this is the one. No disappointments, come and see it for yourself. Meta S4 CAT1 alarm/immobiliser and factory fitted CAT 2 Yamaha immobiliser system. All books/manuals/documents/keys (including Red Master) present.

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Suzuki

MODEL. GSX-R 750-J ‘Slingshot’ (UK bike, Restored 2015, Very original)

YEAR. 1989

REGISTRATION. F

OWNERSHIP. 5 owners (including us)

MILEAGE. 15000 miles

– UK supplied through Heron Suzuki GB network by The London Suzuki Centre
– 1 owner from 1992 to 2015
– Full ownership provenance with details of every owner from new
– Extensive mechanical restoration and light cosmetic restoration 2015
– Original period sales brochure
– Recently had Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil and filter
– New MOT provided at point of sale

COLOUR. Red/White

ENGINE SIZE. Air/Cooled In Line 4 748cc DOHC 16v 4 stroke 112 bhp @ 11000 rpm

CARBURATION. 4 x 36mm Mikuni CV Flatsides

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual – Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 154mph

ACCELERATION. 11.0 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 195 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

UK supplied Suzuki GSX-R 750-J ‘Slingshot’ in Red/White
15000 miles
UK supplied through Heron Suzuki GB network by The London Suzuki Centre
1 owner from 1992 to 2015
Full ownership provenance with details of every owner from new
Original period sales brochure
Period Yoshimura exhaust
Dynojet Stage 3 carbs with K&N filter
Dynobike set up to give 96 rwhp with print out
Extensive mechanical restoration and light cosmetic restoration 2015 including as below
New wheelbearings, chain/sprockets
Forks stripped/rebuilt/all new seals and re-satinised
Rear shock stripped/rebuilt/painted
Wheels powdercoated
Yokes stripped/refinished/new bearings
Carbs/stripped/cleaned/rebuilt with Dynojet 3 kit
All suspension linkages stripped/cleaned/regreased
Levers/footpegs/hangers stripped and re-satinised
Recently had Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil and filter
New MOT provided at point of sale

MODEL SUMMARY.

Very rare to find UK supplied Suzuki GSX-R 750-J ‘Slingshot’ in Red/White.

UK supplied through Heron Suzuki GB network by The London Suzuki Centre and registered April 1989 on an ‘F’ prefix, this is a lovely example of a GSX-R 750-J ‘Slingshot’, that is extremely original, and retaining all it’s key original specification.

Just 5 owners from new, including us, we have full ownership provenance for the bike with full details for each and every owner from new. Significantly, it had just one owner for the 23 year period between 1992 and 2015 and was barely used during this time. The mileage of 15000 is believed to be genuine.

Then purchased by a motorcycle restoration business, the bike’s all original painwork was in good order, with only minimal attention required. However, the bike was subject to a comprehensive mechanical overhaul including (briefly) new wheelbearings, chain/sprockets, forks stripped/rebuilt/all new seals and re-satinised, rear shock stripped/rebuilt/painted, wheels powdercoated, yokes stripped/refinished/new bearings, carbs/stripped/cleaned/rebuilt with Dynojet 3 kit, all suspension linkages stripped/cleaned/regreased and levers/footpegs/hangers stripped and re-satinised.

With everything back together, the bike was set up by Dynobike, complete with Dynojet 3 kit, K&N filter and it’s original period Yoshimura exhaust, to give 96 rwhp (with print out provided)

We bought the bike from the restoration company in 2015, to go with our own personal collection of bikes. The bike is totally fit and healthy, and just rides beautifully. Properly quick, and just sounds utterly superb.

Recently had Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil and filter and it will have a new MOT provided at point of sale.

Anyone with an interest in these things will appreciate how hard it is to come by a bike like this nowadays, and it clearly presents a rare opportunity. As a Heron Suzuki UK supplied bike, and with known ownership provenance from new, it sets itself apart very clearly from the more common imported machines of which generally next to nothing is known of their previous existence. A useable classic to grace and enhance any collection.

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Suzuki

MODEL. GS1000 E (UK bike, Lightly restored, Very original)

YEAR. 1979

REGISTRATION. V

MILEAGE. 47000 miles

– Service bills/invoices
– Previous bill of sale
– Old MOTs
– Recently had Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil and filter
– New MOT provided at point of sale

COLOUR. Black

ENGINE SIZE. Air Cooled In Line 4 987cc DOHC 16v 4 stroke 90 bhp @ 8200 rpm

CARBURATION. 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM SS

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual – Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 137mph

ACCELERATION. 11.8 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 232 kg

MODEL SUMMARY.

Highly original, lightly restored Suzuki GS1000 E in Black. The pictures ably demonstrate how smart and clean this bike is.

UK supplied and registered September 1979 on a ‘V’ suffix, this is a lovely example of an earlyish GS1000 E, that is extremely original, and very clean. Retains all it’s key specification including original air forks, air shocks and silencers.

Lightly restored in 2014 by Moto Strada Ltd of Lincoln it is in genuinely excellent order, All chrome and brightwork, wheels and paintwork is excellent and the bike rides and performs superbly. Some ageing/patina to the engine casings etc, but all in all very smart, and becoming ever so rare now.

We have owned the bike personally for a number of years, having taken it in part exchange. To cut a long story short, we enjoyed riding the bike so much we decided to keep it for sunny Sunday morning ride outs with some of our friend’s similar vintage machines.

Touted by Suzuki upon it’s launch as ‘The Fast One’ these GS1000s were the fastest bikes of their day, eclipsing exotica such as the Laverda Jota. A sub 12s 1/4 mile time, blowing the then current Porsche 911 Turbo into the weeds, remains fast today, let alone 40 years ago, and all without a hint of temperament. The bike is totally fit and healthy, and just rides beautifully. Properly quick, very good brakes, easy, surprisingly agile handling, and supremely comfortable, we always feel we are cheating a little when we are in a group of 10 year older Norton Commandos, Honda CB750s, or Suzuki T500Rs, for example, as this bike is so modern by comparison, and soooo much faster. Just a very nice machine for pleasure riding.

We have some service bills, and old MOTs, along with a previous bill of sale from Moto Strada. Recently had Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil and filter and it will have a new MOT provided at point of sale.

So there it is, a very useable classic in highly original condition and specification, but with none of the usual classic bike issues that can reduce pleasure of ownership. This bike will start on the button, each and every time, and can be relied upon implicitly. A lovely old girl !

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Yamaha

MODEL. YZF 750 R (UK bike, 2 owners, 2800 miles)

YEAR. 1997

REGISTRATION. R

OWNERSHIP. 2 owners

MILEAGE. 2800 miles with documented history

– Original owner’s manual and document wallet
– Original bill of sale
– Service bills/invoices
– Old MOTs
– Recent Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil + carb strip/clean + plugs + fork seals
– All keys (including number tag)

COLOUR. Bluish White Cocktail 1 (code BWC1)

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled In-Line 4-cyl 749cc 125 psbhp / 79 Nm

CARBURATION. Mikuni BDST38/4 x 4

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 163 mph

ACCELERATION. ¼ mile 10.6 s

WEIGHT. 196 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

1997 R Reg. Yamaha YZF 750 R in final year colours of Bluish White Cocktail 1 (code BWC1)
UK supplied by Motorbiking of Christchurch in Dorset
2 owners from new
2800 miles with documented history
Original owner’s manual and document wallet
Original bill of sale
Service bills/invoices
Original sales brochure
Period road tests
Old MOTs
Recent Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil + carb strip/clean + plugs + fork seals
All keys (including number tag)
Totally standard bike except for MTS carbon tipped exhaust (with original provided)
New MOT provided at point of sale

MODEL SUMMARY.

Well, what to say ? Quite superb Yamaha YZF 750 R in final year colours of Bluish White Cocktail 1 (code BWC1) The final specification of the YZF 750 R with an Ohlins rear shock unit.

UK supplied by Motorbiking of Christchurch in Dorset. Registered August 1997 on an ‘R’ prefix. 2 owners from new and just 2800 miles with documented history. Quite possibly unique, but if not so, then ultra rare to find an untouched, original example, with this ownership and mileage provenance.

We have the original owner’s manual and document wallet, original bill of sale, service bills/invoices, original sales brochure, period road tests, old MOTs and all keys (including number tag)

Recent servicing work includes Motul 5100 10w/40 semi synthetic oil + carb strip/clean + plugs + fork seals.

A totally standard bike except for an MTS carbon tipped exhaust, with the original provided, this machine is in perfect, essentially as new condition. Just wonderful, and in all sincerity presents an ever so rare opportunity.

A very pretty, and very sweet sounding bike. Light, agile, balanced, and with a proper screamer of an engine. Totally superb. Find another, anywhere, like this.

It goes without saying that the bike runs and rides beautifully, just perfect, and we know this having owned it personally for a number of years. New MOT provided at point of sale

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PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Ducati

MODEL. 996 SPS (UK bike, 3 owners, No. 1471)

YEAR. 2000

REGISTRATION. W

MILEAGE. 11700 miles with service history

• Original service book + all original manuals
• Service bills/invoices
• Old MOTs
• Will have new timing belts and fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil at point of sale
• Recent fuel filter, plugs and cooling system flush/refill
• All keys
• New MOT provided at point of sale

COLOUR. Ducati Rosso Corsa (Racing Red) with Grey Marchesini 5 spoke rims and Ducati Performance white gel numberboard

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled L-Twin Desmo 996cc 8v 123 bhp / 73 ft-lbs

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual with higher primary ratio – Dry Clutch

TOP SPEED. 168 mph

ACCELERATION. 10.5 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 190 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

UK supplied 2000 W Reg. Ducati 996 SPS no. 1471 in Ducati Rosso Corsa with with Grey lightweight Marchesini 5 spoke rims and Ducati Performance white gel numberboard
3 owners
11700 miles with service history
Original service book + all original manuals
Service bills/invoices
Old MOTs
Will have new timing belts and fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil at point of sale
Recent fuel filter, plugs and cooling system flush/refill
All keys
Heavily reworked 123 bhp 996cc Desmoquattro DOHC 8v motor
Revised cams, bigger valves and ports, titanium con rods, lighter crankshaft and carbon fibre airbox
Fully adjustable 43mm dia. Ohlins forks
Fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock
Fully adjustable Ohlins steering damper
Ducati Corse Carbon fibre belly pan / undertray
Ducati Corse Carbon fibre front hugger
Ducati Corse tank protector
Carbon fibre exhaust heat shield
Carbon fibre heel plates
Carbon fibre swingarm protector
Carbon fibre chain guard
Tinted screen
Open clutch cover with DucaBike anodised pressure plate and spring caps
Alloy front sprocket cover
Adjustable rearsets
Brembo Gold calipers with 320mm dia. front discs
Lightweight Marchesini 5 spoke wheels in Grey
Single sided swingarm in natural aluminium
102 db Termignoni exhausts and dedicated ECU
Adjustable levers with Brembo master cylinders and remote reservoirs
Ducati Monoposto seat unit in Red/White
New MOT provided at point of sale

MODEL SUMMARY.

Ducati 996 SPS, no. 1471 in Ducati Rosso Corsa with Grey lightweight Marchesini 5 spoke rims and Ducati Performance white gel numberboard . UK supplied by Ducati franchised dealers M&S Motorcycles of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Registered May 2000 on a ’W’ prefix, this is a final specification bike with Ohlins forks and more subtle graphics.

Just 11700 miles with service history and paperwork, including it’s original service book + all original manuals, service bills/invoices and old MOTs. Will have new timing belts and fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil at point of sale. Recent fuel filter, plugs and cooling system flush/refill

The SPS model was the ultimate incarnation of the Desmoquattro motor, just prior to the updated ‘Testastretta’ version that appeared in the 996R. It’s motor was heavily reworked with revised cams, bigger valves and ports, titanium con rods, lighter crankshaft and a carbon fibre airbox. The net result was 123bhp / 73 lb/ft but that only tells half the story. Anyone with an appreciation of these things will instantly notice how quickly the motor responds to the throttle, and with such a hard edged, crisp, note, totally different to it’s lesser brethren. An engineering jewel, and a quite magnificent, highly exotic engine. The transmission utilised a higher primary ratio, thereby ‘shortening’ the gearing.

The specification included the best of everything, the afforementioned carbon fibre airbox, fully adjustable 43mm dia. Ohlins forks, fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock, fully adjustable Ohlins steering damper, Ducati Corse Carbon fibre belly pan / undertray, Ducati Corse Carbon fibre front hugger, Brembo Gold calipers with 320mm dia. front discs, lightweight Marchesini 5 spoke wheels in Grey, single sided swingarm in natural aluminium, 102 db Termignoni exhausts and dedicated ECU,  adjustable levers with Brembo master cylinders and remote reservoirs and Ducati Monoposto seat unit in Red/White.

Additionally this particular bike has some upgrades fitted including a carbon fibre exhaust heat shield, carbon fibre heel plates, carbon fibre swingarm protector, carbon fibre chain guard, a Ducati Corse tank protector, tinted screen, alloy front sprocket cover, open clutch cover with DucaBike anodised pressure plate and spring caps, and adjustable rearsets.

This bike will appeal to any buyer that places great importance on originality, and ownership provenance, two of the most important factors, in our view, when purchasing any collectible car or motorcycle.

A wonderful machine, and one which we have owned personally for a number of years. New MOT provided at point of sale

DELIVERY INCLUDED WITHIN 250 MILES OF TN35 4SE

P/EX MAY BE POSSIBLE

PRICE. £SOLD

MAKE. Ducati

MODEL. 999R  (UK bike, 8500 miles, No. 137)

YEAR. 2003

REGISTRATION. 03

MILEAGE. 8500 miles with extensive documented service history

• Original service book + all original manuals
• Limited edition alloy plaque and presentation box
• Previous bill of sale when sold by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
• Service bills/invoices
• Old MOTs
• Sale includes new timing belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and new brake/clutch fluid
• Valve clearances checked at 7200 miles by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
• Replacement clutch fitted at 5200 miles by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
• All keys (including number tag)
• New MOT provided at point of sale

COLOUR. Ducati Rosso Anniversario (Anniversary Red) with Black Forged Marchesini 10 spoke rims

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled L-Twin Testastretta 999cc 8v 139 bhp / 80 ft-lbs

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual – Dry clutch

TOP SPEED. 171mph

ACCELERATION. 10.5 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 184 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

UK supplied 2003 03 Reg. Ducati 999R no. 137 in Ducati Rosso Anniversario
8500 miles with extensive documented service history
Limited edition alloy plaque and presentation box
Original service book + all original manuals
Previous bill of sale when sold by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
Service bills/invoices
Old MOTs
Sale includes new timing belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and new brake/clutch fluid
Valve clearances checked at 7200 miles by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
Replacement clutch fitted at 5200 miles by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire
All keys (including number tag)
Higher revving short stroke 139 bhp 999cc ‘deep sump’ R spec. Testastretta motor
Revised, stronger engine cases with lightened internals, revised cams and bigger valves
Carbon fibre fairings and body panels
Magnesium headlight support
Fully adjustable 43mm dia. Ohlins forks
Fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock
Fully adjustable Ohlins steering damper
Ducati Corse Carbon fibre front hugger
Ducati Corse Carbon fibre rear hugger
Ducati Corse tank protector
Ducati Corse exhaust heat shield
Ducati Corse heel plates
Ducati Corse lightweight alloy QR fuel cap
Ducati Performance front number board, and armourfending
Ducati Performance alloy open clutch cover
Brembo radially mounted calipers with 320mm dia. front discs
Black Forged lightweight Marchesini 10 spoke wheels
Twin sided cast swingarm
102 db Termignoni exhausts and dedicated ECU
Adjustable levers with Brembo radial master cylinders and remote reservoirs
Ducati Monoposto seat unit in Red/White with factory Mono rear subframe
New MOT provided at point of sale

MODEL SUMMARY.

Ducati 999R, no. 137 in Ducati Rosso Anniversario with Black Forged Marchesini 10 spoke rims. UK supplied by Ducati franchised dealers St.Neots Motorcycles in Cambridge. Registered April 2003 on an ’03’ plate, this is the much rarer ‘early’ type with silver frame and cast swingarm.

Just 8500 miles with extensive history and paperwork including it’s original service book + all original manuals, a previous bill of sale when sold by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire, service bills/invoices and old MOTs. Sale includes new timing belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and new brake/clutch fluid. Replacement clutch fitted at 5200 miles by Snell’s Ducati in Hampshire, whom also checked the valve clearances at 7200 miles. The bike is well known to Snell’s Ducati, and the greater majority of it’s service history is with them.

The Ducati 999 followed the much loved 916/996/998 Massimo Tamburini designed series. Penned by Pierre Terblanche, it became one of the most successful race bikes every produced by Ducati Corse, winning 3 out of 5 World Superbike titles between 2003 and 2007. 

Any ‘R’ specification Ducati is a bike of huge desirability, the pinnacle of Ducati’s engineering and exclusivity of it’s respective time. With regard to the 999R, each one came with a factory numbered top yoke, no. 137 in this case, and a limited edition alloy plaque and presentation box which is present with all the bike’s documents.

It utilised a revised 999cc motor, previously seen in the earlier 998R, which significantly was higher revving due to it’s shorter stroke, and had stronger engine cases, lightened internals, revised cams and bigger valves. When hooked up to the standard fitment 102db single muffler Termignoni exhaust system itself saving 3kg (7lb) in weight, the motor produced 139bhp and 80 lb/ft. That only tells half the story though. Anyone with an appreciation of these things will instantly notice how quickly the motor responds to the throttle, and with such a hard edged note, totally different to it’s lesser brethren. An engineering jewel, and a quite magnificent, highly exotic engine.

The specification included the best of everything, carbon fibre fairings and body panels, Ducati Corse Carbon fibre front hugger, a magnesium headlight support, fully adjustable 43mm dia. Ohlins forks, fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock, fully adjustable Ohlins steering damper, Brembo radially mounted calipers with 320mm dia. front discs, black Forged lightweight Marchesini 10 spoke wheels, twin sided cast swingarm, the afforementioned 102 db Termignoni exhausts and dedicated ECU, adjustable levers with Brembo radial master cylinders and remote reservoirs and a Ducati Monoposto seat unit in Red/White with factory Mono rear subframe.

Additionally this particular bike has some expensive upgrades fitted including Ducati Corse Carbon fibre rear hugger, Ducati Corse tank protector, Ducati Corse exhaust heat shield, Ducati Corse heel plates, Ducati Corse lightweight alloy QR fuel cap,  Ducati Performance front number board and armourfending, and a Ducati Performance alloy open clutch cover.

Below is a brief (ish) summary of the bike’s service history. As previously mentioned, the sale price includes new belts, fresh Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil, and new brake/clutch fluid

• 5/4/03 – Supplied new by St. Neots Motorcycles (Ducati Main Dealers)
• 6/5/03 – 1^st service by St. Neots Motorcycles @ 605 miles
• 4/2/04 – Minor service by 2 Wheel Technics (Ducati Specialists) @ 1098 miles
• 11/7/05 – Belt service by 2 Wheel Technics @ 1774 miles
• 24/8/06 – Minor service by 2 Wheel Technics @ 2839 miles
• 26/5/06 – Dyno set up by Crescent Racing with print out 139 bhp / 79 lb/ft
• 3/5/07 – Belts/Fork refresh by 2 Wheel Technics @ 3862 miles
• 2/7/09 – Sold Approved Used with Belt service by W M Snell (Ducati Main Dealers)
• 16/8/10 – Minor service with clutch/brake fluid by W M Snell @ 6546 miles
• 5/10/11 – Belts and valve clearance service by W M Snell @ 7238 miles
• 20/10/11 – New Dunlop SportSmart tyres fitted by Guildford Tyre Company @ approx 7300 miles
• 8/10/12 – Minor service by W M Snell @ 7790 miles
• 29/11/12 – Minor paint detailing to nose stonechips and Ventureshield fitted by W M Snell @ 7847 miles
• 2/10/14 – Belt service by W M Snell @ 8392
• 6/4/15 – Purchased by myself
• 13/8/15 – New Yuasa YT12B-BS battery fitted by Sargents of Sussex @ 8483 miles
• 23/3/18 – Ducati oe belts, fork seals, dust caps, Shell Advance Ultra oil by Moton Motorcycles (Ducati Specialists) @8503 miles
• 9/3/21 – New Yuasa YT12B-BS battery fitted by Sargents of Sussex @ 8505 miles
• MOTs present 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 (all that have been carried out)
• Lots of bills as per above + sundry bills for upgraded parts listed in the advert and TRACKER paperwork. All books/keys/plaque etc, etc

This bike will appeal to any buyer that places great importance on originality, mileage and condition, three of the most important factors, in our view, when purchasing any collectible car or motorcycle.

A truly wonderful machine, and one which we have owned personally for a number of years. Appropriate ‘R999 OOH’ registration number will stay with the bike. New MOT provided at point of sale

DELIVERY INCLUDED WITHIN 250 MILES OF TN35 4SE

P/EX MAY BE POSSIBLE

PRICE. £SOLD

 

MAKE. Ducati

MODEL. 999S Mono  (UK bike, 2500 miles)

YEAR. 2003

REGISTRATION. 03

MILEAGE. 2500 miles with service history

– Original service book + all original manuals
– Original bill of sale
– Original PDI certificate
– Service bills/invoices including supply/fit of the Termignonis/ECU at 1st service
– Old MOTs
– Just had timing belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and spark plugs
– All keys (including number tag)
– New MOT provided at point of sale

COLOUR. Ducati Rosso Anniversario (Anniversary Red) with Grey Marchesini 10 spoke rims

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled L-Twin Testastretta 998cc 8v 140 ps / 78 ft-lbs

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual – Dry clutch

TOP SPEED. 168mph

ACCELERATION. 10.7 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 187 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

UK supplied 2003 03 Reg. Ducati 999S in Ducati Rosso Anniversario
2500 miles with service history
Original service book + all original manuals
Original bill of sale
Original PDI certificate
Service bills/invoices including supply/fit of the Termignonis/ECU at 1st service
Old MOTs
Just had timing belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and spark plugs
All keys (including number tag)
136bhp 998cc ‘deep sump’ Testastretta motor
Fully adjustable 43mm dia. Ohlins forks
Fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock
Fully adjustable Ohlins steering damper
Brembo calipers with 320mm dia. front discs
Lightweight Marchesini 10 spoke wheels
Twin sided cast swingarm
Termignoni exhausts and dedicated ECU
Adjustable levers with Brembo master cylinders and remote reservoirs
Ducati Monoposto seat unit in Red/White with factory Mono rear subframe
New MOT provided at point of sale

MODEL SUMMARY.

Ducati 999S Factory Mono in Ducati Rosso Anniversario with Grey Marchesini 10 spoke rims. UK supplied by Ducati franchised dealers Pegasus of Reading. Registered April 2003 on an ’03’ plate, this is the much rarer ‘early’ type with silver frame and cast swingarm.

It is totally stock, standard, untouched, unmodified, immaculate, and as it left the factory. Just 2500 miles with lots of history and paperwork including it’s original service book + all original manuals, the original bill of sale, original PDI certificate, service bills/invoices including supply/fit of the Termignonis/ECU at 1st service, old MOTs and all keys (including number tag)

Just had timing belts using Ducati o.e ‘Red Kevlar’ belts, fresh Shell Ultra advance fully synthetic oil and spark plugs

This bike will appeal to any buyer that places great importance on originality, mileage and condition, three of the most important factors, in our view, when purchasing any collectible car or motorcycle.

The Ducati 999 followed the much loved 916/996/998 Massimo Tamburini designed series. Penned by Pierre Terblanche, it became one of the most successful race bikes every produced by Ducati Corse, winning 3 out of 5 World Superbike titles between 2003 and 2007. 

It was a huge step forward in many ways, not least being the first motorcycle in the world to utilise CAN bus wiring and electronics, that being in simplistic terms where individual cables and wires serve more than one purpose, or circuit. All 999 variants had the ‘Testastretta’ motor, previously seen in the earlier 996R and 998S models, and literally translated as ‘Narrow Head’ enabling a reduced included angle between the valves, this allowing bigger valves, and necessitating significant re-engineering and re-location of one half of the desmodromic valve gear.

In higher ‘S’ specification, as with our bike here, the motor produced 136 bhp (140 ps) and was significantly up on the the ‘standard’ 999 model’s 123bhp. The motor also utilised higher specification materials for the the con rods, valves and pistons, and had a ‘deep sump’ which naturally made for cooler internal crankcase temperatures.

The rest of the ‘S’ enhancements focused on fully adjustable TiN coated Ohlins forks with a fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock unit, lighter Marchesini rims, and optional (fitted here) full Termignoni exhaust system with accompanying re-map/ECU chip, alongside Brembo 4 piston calipers, 320mm dia. front brake discs, steering damper, easily released fairings and body panels, and quick to replace dry clutch (of course)

Factory Mono bikes, as here, had a unique, lighter subframe, which did not include a facility for pillion footpeg fitment.

Clearly, this particular bike, with consideration given to it’s very low mileage, originality, and completely standard specification, is a very rare thing indeed today. Far too good to be purchased for general usage, it would compliment any car or bike collection, at any financial level, very nicely, whilst still providing thrills a plenty for those sunny summer high days and holidays. A truly wonderful machine, and one which we have owned personally for a number of years. New MOT provided at point of sale

P/EX CAR OR BIKE, FINANCE AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE – PLEASE ENQUIRE

PRICE. £SOLD