I bought a brand spanking new 996SPS (#497) in 1999 :) Rode the hell out of it on the road and at track, crashed it twice, fixed it twice, tracked it some more. It got stolen and I got another 1999 996SPS (#337) used. Life went on, I sold it to a friend and went into mountain biking. 15 years on, my friend wanted to know if I wanted my bike back. Although I had a 1098S at that time (and still do), of course I wanted the SPS back. Now, #337 is going to be with me forever
Where are you located? I’m in Ontario Canada now but the SPS is in storage in North Idaho. I used to ride it a lot in the canyons of Southern and Central California in my youth. It sat in our living room for about 5 years before we moved back to where my wife is from. I’m tempted to dig it out as I’m technically retired, less the website
great video and fantastic example of an SPS. i had a 97 916SPS were only a few in scotland at the time. i had the marchesini magnesiums which were way too soft for scottish roads full of pot holes. owned it for about 10 years before selling it to pay for a move to switzerland. id done most of the mods youve done but went for AP racing radials rather than brembo. whats the facebook link?
Just brought myself a 748sp , don't see many of them either. i think any of the Tamburini designed bikes from 95 to 02 are becoming collectable. By far the best looking bike of the last few decades.
Very rare bird, congrats on your find. Yes Ducati made a 748 SP/SPS variant and a 748R. They were built for the same purpose as their larger brother, for homologation info SuperSport. The rules are similar to SuperBike racing.
Wow she is so clean and beautiful 🤩 Best bike in the world. Not sure they came with the carbon hugger I know earlier models didn’t but looks great and keeps the shock clean 👌😎
Great video! I have a 2000 996 (normal, not SPS) in Coeur d’Alene. It hasn’t had belts or valve adjustment in forever. Know of a shop in the N Idaho area that can do it? Do you guys do it? Thanks!
@@chadhawthorneofficial I am actually back in Idaho and moving my shop to Hayden ID. Yes, I have the tools, manuals and experience to perform a 12k service on your 996. Feel free to call me 208-582-3389
@@chadhawthorneofficial working on it now, I have my bikes and equipment stored in a nearby warehouse. I am selling the St Maries Property. Let me know if you would like to meet sometime. I am hoping to open the new shop around September
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 Nice! I'd love to meet up. Any chance you'll be at the cars and coffee event in CDA tomorrow morning? I've never been, but thinking about taking the 996 there.
Thank you for correcting me, it’s been awhile since I checked my notes. I also had a homologation 888 so that might be what I was thinking of. Those had G-Cams
Your frame number is an early VIN, and most likely from a different market. I mentioned that briefly. Please feel free to email me empmotorsllc@gmail.com
Ducati 996sps 2000 Europe # 575 units USA # 80 units Australia # 39 units Japan # 148 units Uk # 80 units France # 50 units Ducati 996sps 2000 #972 units world wide Chris ✌️
I know of a 2001 996R in California with a bio-posto rear end. My buddy Mike modified it when we were in our 20’s but also has his correct mono posto subframe and carbon fiber tail section. Are you sure your rear end was not down graded, on a higher spec bike? Was your frame replaced?
Mine is a MY 2000 #1444 996 SPS living in the UK. Carbon tank, fairing panels, air tubes, swing arm protection, clutch cover, front sub-frame, engine breather box, instrument pod, cowl and filler cap. 70mm full system, slipper clutch and quick-shifter. It is quite a handful on the road as it is hopeless below 70 mph. I will take it to the Donington circuit (UK) in July with my very different 748 RS and see how I get on in Fast Group.
Pretty sure it is, not sure if brand. I did have a painter refinish call my carbon pasts years ago. He could have swapped the airbox. I’m the only tech to work on this bike in the past 15 years. I noticed that decal on the air box and scratched my head but am fairly sure that it is original to this SPS
I bought a brand spanking new 996SPS (#497) in 1999 :) Rode the hell out of it on the road and at track, crashed it twice, fixed it twice, tracked it some more. It got stolen and I got another 1999 996SPS (#337) used. Life went on, I sold it to a friend and went into mountain biking. 15 years on, my friend wanted to know if I wanted my bike back. Although I had a 1098S at that time (and still do), of course I wanted the SPS back. Now, #337 is going to be with me forever
Happy you got the second back and I also plan to hang onto mine
Where are you located? I’m in Ontario Canada now but the SPS is in storage in North Idaho. I used to ride it a lot in the canyons of Southern and Central California in my youth. It sat in our living room for about 5 years before we moved back to where my wife is from. I’m tempted to dig it out as I’m technically retired, less the website
great video and fantastic example of an SPS. i had a 97 916SPS were only a few in scotland at the time. i had the marchesini magnesiums which were way too soft for scottish roads full of pot holes. owned it for about 10 years before selling it to pay for a move to switzerland. id done most of the mods youve done but went for AP racing radials rather than brembo. whats the facebook link?
Just a awesome bike. Tracking all of them down is such a cool idea.
Just brought myself a 748sp , don't see many of them either. i think any of the Tamburini designed bikes from 95 to 02 are becoming collectable. By far the best looking bike of the last few decades.
Very rare bird, congrats on your find. Yes Ducati made a 748 SP/SPS variant and a 748R. They were built for the same purpose as their larger brother, for homologation info SuperSport. The rules are similar to SuperBike racing.
Yes, all 916 variants are now collectors items
What a great example!
Thank you, she is a labor of love
Is there a comprehensive book on Ducati motorcycles.
Wow she is so clean and beautiful 🤩 Best bike in the world. Not sure they came with the carbon hugger I know earlier models didn’t but looks great and keeps the shock clean 👌😎
Great video! I have a 2000 996 (normal, not SPS) in Coeur d’Alene. It hasn’t had belts or valve adjustment in forever. Know of a shop in the N Idaho area that can do it? Do you guys do it? Thanks!
Oh you left Idaho! Bummer was excited to find a N Idaho Ducati expert!
@@chadhawthorneofficial I am actually back in Idaho and moving my shop to Hayden ID. Yes, I have the tools, manuals and experience to perform a 12k service on your 996. Feel free to call me 208-582-3389
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 perfect!!!!! I’ll definitely give you a call this summer! When will you be up and running running in Hayden?
@@chadhawthorneofficial working on it now, I have my bikes and equipment stored in a nearby warehouse. I am selling the St Maries Property. Let me know if you would like to meet sometime. I am hoping to open the new shop around September
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 Nice! I'd love to meet up. Any chance you'll be at the cars and coffee event in CDA tomorrow morning? I've never been, but thinking about taking the 996 there.
Looking at my stash of junk. I have a frame I bought years ago. The 4th letter is H. Also the 10th digit is a Y so Does this mean I have a 99 SPS?
Great video thankyou .... I have a 2001 996s I was told that the ones that went to Japan had the SPS engine could you shed some light on this ??
The SPS had SPS cams, also called T1 cams, not the G cam as you state. The G cam came in the earlier 916 SP and 916 SPA variants
Thank you for correcting me, it’s been awhile since I checked my notes. I also had a homologation 888 so that might be what I was thinking of. Those had G-Cams
Yeah they did, and you’re very fortunate to have your hands on one! Those are rare birds these days
I do not believe the rear hugger was standard.
I believe that you are correct
my framenumber starts with ZDM916S, you didn't mention this special edition. Are you tracking them too?
Your frame number is an early VIN, and most likely from a different market. I mentioned that briefly. Please feel free to email me empmotorsllc@gmail.com
Thanks for the information an guidance. Are you maybe able to assist with some 748 info ?
What do you need? I have owned several 748’s and worked on many.
I’m looking at a very sad 996 Biposto which has the following number ZDMH200AAYB009926. Is it actually an SPS?
I have #1418 in my collection, with 3111m from new (Andy, England UK)
Very nice, I run the Ducati 916/996 SP/SPS Registry on Facebook. Feel free to join
Ducati 996sps 2000
Europe # 575 units
USA # 80 units
Australia # 39 units
Japan # 148 units
Uk # 80 units
France # 50 units
Ducati 996sps 2000
#972 units world wide
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Hey thanks, I have a 2000 996 S , How Do I track down a set of front Ohlins forks
Welcome to Canada 👍😀
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Thanks for the video! Good luck with your move
Thank you
Great info!
my frame no. starts with 'ZDMH' - it's a biposto base model, not an SPS
What year is it? That could be correct on a very early 916, but later 916 and 996 bio-posto’s, mono-posto and S should be ZDM1SB.
I know of a 2001 996R in California with a bio-posto rear end. My buddy Mike modified it when we were in our 20’s but also has his correct mono posto subframe and carbon fiber tail section. Are you sure your rear end was not down graded, on a higher spec bike? Was your frame replaced?
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 thanks for the reply! It's a 1999
@@hazabaijan what country are you in? Run the VIN through your local Ducati dealer but that sounds like a homologation VIN.
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 I'm in the UK. UA-cam channel 996rides if you're interested!
Thanks for the tip - now I'm curious!
Mine is a MY 2000 #1444 996 SPS living in the UK. Carbon tank, fairing panels, air tubes, swing arm protection, clutch cover, front sub-frame, engine breather box, instrument pod, cowl and filler cap. 70mm full system, slipper clutch and quick-shifter.
It is quite a handful on the road as it is hopeless below 70 mph.
I will take it to the Donington circuit (UK) in July with my very different 748 RS and see how I get on in Fast Group.
A 70mm exhaust system on an SPS?! That’s a massive exhaust given the WSBK bikes of the 996 era were only running 57mm systems
Our bikes are 26units apart from factory (2000MY) #1418
They should meet.
Mine has just returned from a full engine out refresh.
#1551 here
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996sps 2000
Hi bro. Wats the Facebook page link? I just gotten a #776
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hi mate ive got number 1109 996sps 2000 full ohlins model
Airbox not original OEM
Pretty sure it is, not sure if brand. I did have a painter refinish call my carbon pasts years ago. He could have swapped the airbox. I’m the only tech to work on this bike in the past 15 years. I noticed that decal on the air box and scratched my head but am fairly sure that it is original to this SPS