Help - 916 engine frame numbers

Discussion in '748 / 916 / 996 / 998' started by FastFred, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Mine is a Biposto model and the frame no. starts with 'ZDM916S', the S relates to the model not the fact that it is an S, SP, SPS, Biposto, Senna, Strada or whatever other variant there may be.

    They are all '916S' on the frame no.
     
  2. You are now the world expert Bootsie :)
     
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  3. You have just overtaken Bootsie as the world expert o_O
     
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  4. S is for Street, I was correct then - wow, I am now the word expert - how long will I reign : unamused:
     
  5. I doubt that very much. :) Theres peeps on here that do though. Im not one of them. :)
     
  6. I have to disagree
    The 916S Monoposto Europa IS a separate model and is listed by Ian Falloon as such (page 154 Four lines from the bottom of the list). When he uses "S" to mean Strada then he puts a space between the model number and the letter, thus: 996 S California.
    Ducati themselves refused to confirm it was a Ducati - let alone a 916S!
    As much use as a chocolate frying pan.
     
  7. Not long o_O
     
  8. Have you asked Ian?
     
  9. Has anyone tried google?
     
  10. Mine is a 98 BP model.Frame no is 916S.
     
  11. I'm confirming that there was a S model 916, nothing to do with the frame numbers.
     
  12. From "Ducati Desmoquattro Superbikes", also by Ian Falloon. "Chapter Four - 916 1994-1998", P54.

    In addition to the 916 Strada, there was also a 916 S for 1994. Combining features of the 916 Strada and SP, and primarily intended for the domestic market to satisfy the demand for SPs, 199 were constructed.
    Except for Termignoni carbon-fibre mufflers, the engine specifications were the same as the Strada, but generally the bodywork was that of the Sport Production. However, in line with the inconsistency of the SP that year, some 916 Ss featured Sport Production seats and carbon-fibre fenders while others didn't.


    That seems pretty clear to me. So either Rhino is right or Ian Falloon is making it up.
     
    #36 Derek, Jul 13, 2017
    Last edited: Jul 13, 2017
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  13. Mines got termis, carbon m/g and sp tail piece and an 916S1 on the frame number. Yay, ive got an 916S. Boo its an 98, so nay! then...

    Still, a 94 Strada or S is a nice thing to have.
     
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  14. Cool, I bet there's over 1000 now if no decernable way to tell :)
     
  15. I had a problem getting Ducati to confirm / recognise my 98 BIP which I have owned from new, which also starts ZDM916S*

    Try ZDM916S*001941*
     
  16. And here is Ducatis reply . . .


    -----Original Message-----

    From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

    Sent: 14 July 2017 15:37

    To: [email protected]

    Subject: Ducati Customer Service | RE: Ducati 916S


    Dear Mr. Conti,


    thanks for contacting us again.


    With reference to your last message, we would like to confirm you the VIN ZDM916S 001941 is available in our systems and it identifies a 916 S Model Year 1994.


    Best regards,

    Fabiana.



    Customer Service

    Ducati Motor Holding Spa

    Borgo Panigale – Italy

    www.ducati.com


    A Sole Shareholder Company - A Company subject to the Management and Coordination activities of AUDI AG
     
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