Value of a Ducati 996?

**sharp2183** · 3rd August 2011, 13:24

I'm considering the unthinkable - selling my Ducati 996 and moving on to something else.

BUT there are very few advertised around New Zealand and I don't know what people are after nowadays. Anyone willing to put forward some values?

The bike is basically mint. I've seen good and bad ones over the last few years. Mine has been the best I've seen. Meticulously maintained etc. Carbon Termignonis, Marchesini lightweight wheels, Ohlins shock/spring, SPS tail, authentic Ducati Performance carbon airbox (big $$), carbon guards, aftermarket triple clamp, rear sets etc. Big service done, basically new tyres blah blah blah.

What do you guys think? Oh and this is not in the for sale section because it is NOT for sale (just in case the moderators get on my case

). Just want some thoughts.

**nodrog:Me** · 3rd August 2011, 13:46

Around 10k.

**Winston001** · 3rd August 2011, 14:00

Yeah I was thinking $11k with the extras and in great condition. But if I wanted one...probably closer to $10k

**imdying** · 3rd August 2011, 14:42

Non standard 996... gotta be worth 10k?

**cs363** · 3rd August 2011, 15:07

There's two on Trademe, an '00 & '01 - both are asking $12500...
One private one dealer.

I think the other guys are about right, $10K +/- would be a good selling price. Maybe $11K if it's really, really mint.

I think most guys looking at spending more would be looking for an R or SPS, for $11 - $16K you can pick up a tidy 998 or 999 depending on your tastes.

**Phreak** · 3rd August 2011, 15:42

Any chance we can see pics of the bike? I'd love to see it! Have always liked Ducati's, and yours sounds like an amazing machine!

**DrunkenMistake** · 3rd August 2011, 16:08

I think they are valued less than a VFR 400 NC30..

Funnily enough I have one of those, Ill swap you, my loss your gain

Piss take, but I want one :[

**sharp2183** · 3rd August 2011, 18:48

Originally Posted by DrunkenMistake

I think they are valued less than a VFR 400 NC30..

Funnily enough I have one of those, Ill swap you, my loss your gain

Piss take, but I want one :[

Haha had one of those. Liked it, but it was too powerful and scary. Actually it was really good, but been there done that.

Wouldn't say the bike is 'non-standard' The bits and pieces that are on it mostly came on it out of a dealership, even though they are not the standard items. E.g. carbon bits, rearsets, termis, triple clamp etc. No flames down the tank or any of that crap. Ducati guys that see it love it. But I take your point.

Will get a pic up soon. Looking to replace with a race bike of some kind (in the 600 or above category) so if anyone has one of them and is interested in a trade then PM me. Ideally I'd like to be able to keep up with an RSV1000R power-wise.

Thanks for all the responses guys!

**DMNTD:Me** · 3rd August 2011, 19:29

Originally Posted by sharp2183

Haha had one of those. Liked it, but it was too powerful and scary. Actually it was really good, but been there done that.

Wouldn't say the bike is 'non-standard' The bits and pieces that are on it mostly came on it out of a dealership, even though they are not the standard items. E.g. carbon bits, rearsets, termis, triple clamp etc. No flames down the tank or any of that crap. Ducati guys that see it love it. But I take your point.

Will get a pic up soon. Looking to replace with a race bike of some kind (in the 600 or above category) so if anyone has one of them and is interested in a trade then PM me. Ideally I'd like to be able to keep up with an RSV1000R power-wise.

Thanks for all the responses guys!

How many kms? Generally the "extras" make it easier to sell as opposed to making it worth more....sadly.
I'd pitch it closer to $11k...your extras are the point of difference therefore someone is more likely to choose yours over the others

**sharp2183** · 3rd August 2011, 19:34

Originally Posted by DMNTD

How many kms? Generally the "extras" make it easier to sell as opposed to making it worth more....sadly.
I'd pitch it closer to $11k...your extras are the point of difference therefore someone is more likely to choose yours over the others

Oh totally! I'm definately not a 'I just put 5k into my bike therefore it is worth that much more' kind of guy. That loss is just part of owning the bike you love.

24,000 kms, big service done at right time, oil/filter/belt check etc done 500km ago. The 'ready to ride' type of bike.

**DMNTD:Me** · 3rd August 2011, 19:47

Originally Posted by sharp2183

24,000 kms, big service done at right time, oil/filter/belt check etc done 500km ago. The 'ready to ride' type of bike.

Advertise it that way, it'll help big time.
Have sold a fair few Duc's and one of the main questions people ask is when the belts/shim/etc were done last. Ensure you have the paperwork and ideally the bike's history too.

Good luck

**slowpoke** · 3rd August 2011, 23:11

Originally Posted by sharp2183

Haha had one of those. Liked it, but it was too powerful and scary. Actually it was really good, but been there done that.

Wouldn't say the bike is 'non-standard' The bits and pieces that are on it mostly came on it out of a dealership, even though they are not the standard items. E.g. carbon bits, rearsets, termis, triple clamp etc. No flames down the tank or any of that crap. Ducati guys that see it love it. But I take your point.

Will get a pic up soon. Looking to replace with a race bike of some kind (in the 600 or above category) so if anyone has one of them and is interested in a trade then PM me. Ideally I'd like to be able to keep up with an RSV1000R power-wise.

Thanks for all the responses guys!

Why not just race/track the 996? Parts for the desmoquattro's are cheap nowadays and it's what the things were built for. Clubman's, F1, BEARS/Sound of Thunder etc you'd get a shitload of racing opportunities. It's done bugger all mileage, and already has some good race bits on it so is a great (and cheap!) candidate for a race bike. Gotta be better than taking the hit on purchase vs resale price?

**sharp2183** · 4th August 2011, 08:47

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Why not just race/track the 996? Parts for the desmoquattro's are cheap nowadays and it's what the things were built for. Clubman's, F1, BEARS/Sound of Thunder etc you'd get a shitload of racing opportunities. It's done bugger all mileage, and already has some good race bits on it so is a great (and cheap!) candidate for a race bike. Gotta be better than taking the hit on purchase vs resale price?

You're probably right, and I have thought a bit about it. Some of the main reasons I wouldn't is the initial setup cost of fairings/paint, warmers, suspension upgrade tuning etc. There are bikes that come and go for sale that have all of this already done. Then theres just the thought of dumping a mint bike and doing lots of damage.

But I'm open to pursuasion!