2008 Ducati Superbike No. 188 of 450

If you're viewing this ad, you probably already know how special these bikes are. But in case you don't, the 1098R is a homogulation bike meaning they are limited production bikes that must be sold to the public in order for Ducati to enter them into World Superbike Championship racing.
Only 450 are made/sold annually for the US. This number 188 of 450. It came stock with top tier equipment to maximize performance and adjustability, and minimize weight, including a bunch of carbon fiber body parts. It's still one the most beautiful, best handling, and incredible sounding bikes ever made, and an absolute blast to ride. This bike is completely stock with no mods, other than the Zero Gravity windscreen.

1199cc V-Twin, 2 injectors per cylinder, 180 hp, 98.8 ft/lb Torque

Single-sided swing arm for easy tire changes

Dry weight: 373 lbs.

Racing ECU

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Carbon fiber cam belt covers

Magnesium alloy cam covers

Öhlins twin tube fully-adjustable TTXR rear shock (spring, compression & rebound)

Öhlins 43mm tube fully-adjustable front shocks (spring, compression & rebound)

Öhlins adjustable steering damper

Marchesini forged 7075 aluminum alloy wheels

Slipper clutch

Carbon fiber front fender, fairing side/top covers, tank protector, and belly fairing

Termignoni carbon fiber racing mufflers

DDA (Ducati Data Analyzer) with port cover

Code Card w/ both transponder key codes (the 1st of which is the immobilizer code), and the key pattern cut code.

Original Owners Manual

Includes rear stand pictured

Always garaged and never been down or in an accident (probably obvious, but had to say it)

I found this bike sitting in a friends motorcycle shop where it sat for 10 years hung up in a divorce proceeding and is in near perfect shape. It was started regularly, but rarely ridden. It had 499 miles on it when I bought it in Feb 2022. I trailered it to the local Ducati dealer to have them go through it and replace a number of things due to it's age.

Rebuilt fuel pump assembly with new pump, filters and hoses

New timing belt (which is a periodic maintenance items)

New fluids

New Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires front and back

I put 475 miles on it to make sure everything was working properly, and just because it's so fun to ride. I've only run non-ethanol gas in it. There is no tank swelling (see photo of steering damper spacing from tank)
I bought this because I've always wanted one, and it needed rescuing. I'm selling it because I'm in my 60's, and it's more bike than I need.
Please message me with any questions or special requests.
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