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1998 Ducati 916/996 Drag/Sprint Bike 996cc

A unique and successful Ducati 916/996SPS Drag/Sprint bike, extensively modified and built using many bespoke custom parts. Much success in the 'Normally-aspirated up to 1,000cc Class' at National Sprint Association events along with class wins at Brighton speed trials. Huge history/technical file.

ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

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SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Built purely for straight line drag and sprint racing, this unique Ducati 916/996 Drag Bike was born from an idea to do something no one else had done
Drag bikes built using Japanese large-capacity, inline four-cylinder bikes are quite common, but no one had converted the exquisite Ducati 916 to compete in this arena
Based arounf a modified 916 frame and engine, the bike has evolved over the years and now uses a race-tuned 996/996SPS engine fitted with 996 crank cases with full 996SPS engine internals, with cylinder heads ported and polished by Moto Rapido, race cams and vernier pulleys
Fuelling is controlled by a modified engine managment system with adjustable chip and a custom-made exhaust system
The bike has been lengthend by changing the headstock angle and fitting a bespoke custom swingarm. An Aprilia RS125 front end was fitted, Ducati Monster forks reduce weight, and the gear change is taken care of by an air-shift push button system with a rechargable air tank fitted under the seat
It has enjoyed much success in the 'normally-aspirated up to 1,000cc class' at National Sprint Association events along with class wins at Brighton Speed Trials
Supplied with a huge file of history and receipts for parts used and work carried out, along with instructions for use and results achieved

SPECIFICATION

Make: DUCATI
Model: 916/996 DRAG/SPRINT BIKE
Registration Number: N/A
Frame Number: not seen
Engine Number: SB51014536

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Michael McDowell
Motorcycle Specialist
michael@iconicauctioneers.com

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1998 Ducati 916/996 Drag/Sprint Bike 996cc

1998 Ducati 916/996 Drag/Sprint Bike 996cc