I am looking at an early 916 what are the key standard parts I should be checking it has. I am aware of the elephant on the fuel filler cap and the larger ECU but is there any other early features to look out for. I have a vague memory of something written on the wheel(s). Cheers
This is what you might be thing of, Ducati Racing. I'm not quite sure which models they were on, someone will be along to confirm . Steve
Also the bike should have a V in the vin number instead of the B. Early bikes were built in Varese (Cagiva) and later moved to Borgo Panigale in Bologna, thus have a B.
That’s interesting, I have been provided a number which starts with ZDM15B.... but no sign of a V. Unless it’s in the last 3 digits which have not been provided
This might help. Steve Ducati US Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Post-1980 US models and post-2002 non-US models have a 17-character VIN as follows: Characters 1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier Z = Italy D = Ducati M = Motorcycle ( i.e. ZDM = Ducati) Character 4: Motorcycle Type 1 = street version 2 = dual purpose version 3 = off-highway racing version Character 5: Motorcycle Model D = (example: 1987 Paso 74 G = (example: 1987 750 F1 Laguna Seca) H = homologation model K = (example: 1990 750 Sport) L = supersport M = (example: 1992 Paso 9071e) N = (example: 1993 750SS) P = (example: 1995 E900 Elefant) S = hypersport/superbike R = monster, T = sport touring U = 9X9 series V = Multistrada Character 6: Engine Type A = air-cooled twin B = liquid-cooled twin C = air/oil-cooled twin 7 = race model variations 9 = race model variation Character 7: Engine Displacement 1 = (examples: none) 2 = 600cc (examples: 620SS) 3 = 750cc (examples: Paso 748, 750 Sport, 750SS, 748/R, Monster 750, 749) 3 = Australian 1996 900SS 4 = 900cc (examples: 900SS, M900e Mike Hailwood) 5 = (examples: 996, 998, 999, ST4S) 6 = (examples: 851) 6 = 7 = (examples: 888 SPO) 8 = (examples: 916, Monster S4, Monster 1000) 9 = (examples: 996R) 0 = (examples: Mike Hailwood Mille 1000) Character 8: Net Brake Horsepower The following examples are for US models except where noted. H = (examples: 1990 750 Sport) K = (examples: 1999 750SS, 2003 620SS) L = (examples: 1995 E900 Elefant, 1998 Monster 750) M = (examples: 1993 750SS, 1987 750 F1 Laguna Seca) N = (examples: 1987 Paso 748, 1992 Paso 907ie, 1992 900SS, 1994 Monster 900, 1999 900SS, 2002 MH900e Mike Hailwood) P = (examples: 1998 ST2, 2003 Monster 1000, 2004 Multistrada) R = (examples: Mille 1000 Mike Hailwood, 1990 851, 1993 888SPO, 1998 748/S) S = (examples: 1995 916, 2002 Monster S4, 2000 748R, 2003 749) T = (examples: 1988 851 Tri-Color Racer, 2000 996/S, 2002 ST4S, 2003 999) V = (examples: 1998 916SPS, 2000 996SPS, 1999 998/998S, 2003 999S) Character 9: Check Digit A calculated number that is used to verify the validity of the VIN. A single number or the letter X only. Character 10: Model Year Code 9 = 1979 A = 1980 B = 1981 C = 1982 D = 1983 E = 1984 F = 1985 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988 K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993 R = 1994 S = 1995 T = 1996 V = 1997 W = 1998 X = 1999 Y = 2000 1 = 2001 2 = 2002 3 = 2003 4 = 2004 5 = 2005 Character 11: Manufacturing Plant Code B = Bologna Italy V = Varese Italy (the old MV factory) Characters 12-17: Production Number (six-digit sequential
They can vary a little but the desirable original parts to look for are. Non adjustable levers, rivets on the lower fairings and screen, rubber brake hoses, elephant logo on the screen and filler cap, brembo racing written around the wheel hub, blue anodised oil cooler hose connectors, matt black mirrors by FAR and the original ducati lettering on the exhaust silencers. Here’s a few pictures.
Thanks for all the information that's very helpful. Assuming the bike has all the original features (which I don't know yet) listed above, in great condition, a 95 reg and 21k miles, what do you think it would be worth.
Off course aluminium subframe. Other rods,this is off course a bit more harder to check. Try to find a real ‘94. Henk!!!
Well, I just sold that one, it was a June 1994 with 6k miles for just short of £10k to a dealer. I never saw it advertised so I guess they moved it on pretty quick or he kept it for himself. I regret it already.
Well, I just sold that one, it was a June 1994 with 6k miles for just short of £10k to a dealer. I never saw it advertised so I guess they moved it on pretty quick or he kept it for himself. I regret it already.
