996 996r Arrived :-)

That's exactly why there are many imports coming in to the UK

 

description from their site...


THE BIKE SPECIALISTS, TRADING STANDARDS AWARD WINNERS, Here we have for sale our unique and stunning Ducati 996R. Our one owner UK bike is number 0009 and was one of the first 996R's to leave the factory. Our example left the factory late in 2001 and sat unregistered in the showroom of GTS racing Ltd in Essex. The bike was originally supplied in Mark Griffiths Highland Spring Racing livery and first registered in December 2002. The owner has since covered 16,886 miles over the past 17 years. Whilst in the owners possession he has recently had the bike painstakingly stripped and a nut and bolt restoration carried out including new clocks which now read 1 mile and also every panel replaced with old stock new parts. There is full photographic evidence of every stage of the build and receipts supplied as part of the package. The bike is also supplied with the original standard exhaust, full book pack and documentation including the original letters and invoices from Ducati confirming the bikes authenticity, Original purchase invoices, stamped service book, service receipts, lots of old MOT's and MOT history check confirming the mileage. This 996R would be a suberb flagship and addition to any serious motorcycle collection. Please do miss this rare opportunity to purchase an asset that will only rise in value. We are able to offer full finance options and can arrange delivery UK and worldwide.

were /are GTS racing an official uk dealer?

 

I think it was still Moto Cinelli back then as the official UK importer?

 

Why are they imploring us to “miss the rare opportunity to purchase...”??

 

I'm on my way over, jeeesus that's a totally different market

 

A new speedo and an explanation that makes me wonder.....You’ve contacted Mark Griffiths? I would if I spend 22k.....

 

The Pros and cons of buying a motorcycle these days is a minefield & you have to be on your game at all times,as salesman are just that,so don't be lazy & do your checks.!

 

Apart from the price,it's not quite the same as a official UK imported one is it..............but i wouldn't say no.

 

You want to get some crash bobbins on there dude, can’t be too careful... couple of holes in the plastic and you’ll be laughing. Safety!

 

Yes, yes I'm a philistine but that's a lot of cash for a heavy bike and (if you're lucky) 135hp.

 

philistine

 

But for that coin you could get a V4S. I know which one I'd have more fun on.

 

Absolutely, all depends on what you want to do with it of course - that kind of coin would go on the mortgage for me

 

The 996R won't depreciate though...

 

True. If you want an ornament to sit around.

Just IMO if I'm going to spend that money on a bike I want my money's worth, not giving it a polish now and then.

But yes I know, I know, each to his own.

After all Exige has a houseful of fun bikes but doubt he even has a license to ride them!!!

 

I'm in training

 

Bit like a choice between an F40 and a modern Ferrari. And I would sell both kidneys for an F40.