Unfortunately, after a lot of time and money invested into the bike, I’ve decided to sell the bike in favour of something newer and capable of comfortable long journeys, as well as the short ones. Practicality seems to be further up the list at the moment and I haven’t got the spare funds to be able to keep this as well as a new one. So, about the bike! The bike was registered new with Baines Racing in Silverstone in 2000 and owned by its first owner for a year until April 2001. Then for the next 17 years, it was owned by a lady who got some extensive use out of it including various trips to Sicily. From 2012 - 2018 the bike sat garaged with no use and due to the owner emigrating to Australia, the bike was recommissioned with new belts, tyres, fluids and filters, then bought my myself. I’m sure I’ve missed a few bits, but I’ll update if I remember anything; Ducati 748R 2000 3 Owners (incl me) Private plate M23 DUC Stamped Ducati service booklet up to 18759 All Ducati handbooks present MOT until July 2019 V5C present Data Tagged Current mileage 43,265 (43,000 when I bought it in July 18). Original under Seat tool kit Original Ducati rear paddock stand Renthal medium compound grips Carbon Fibre rear hugger & chain guard Ohlins rear shock absorber New standard battery 2018 New upper air box seal November 2018 All fluids and filters changed July 2018 New QR fuel line fittings November 2018 2 x New Ducati keys (2 x cut ones included) MOT until July 2019 New Conti Attack 3 tyres - July 2018 Exact Start leads - March 2019 New relay holders - Dec 2018 All new well nuts throughout Ti fork pinch bolts - May 2019 Ti swing arm pinch bolts - May 2019 New chain sliders - April 2019 Nightbreaker low & high beam bulbs Harris fuel filler cap/surround 1098 side stand Air filters - July 2018 Front sprocket - April 2018 Spare parts that will come with the bike; Original side stand Standard Ducati rear paddock stand In February 2019 one of the tensioner pulley studs snapped on the horizontal cylinder, causing the belt to come off and valves to clash. When the engine was sent to BBS Motorcycles, the engine was given an in-depth inspection to check for wear/issues while it was apart. Then it was found that the crank bearings were heavily worn and needed replacing. Work carried out by Mike @ BBS Motorcycles in Bean. All genuine Ducati parts supplied by Motorapido. New Clutch plates 4 x new valves (horizontal head) Rods xrayed and shot peened All new piston rings New belts New tensioner pulleys and bearings New Crank bearings New champion plugs All new gaskets New Oil pressure switch Valve clearances set Oil filter 10w/40 Fully synthetic oil (for running in) These works totalled £2700 only last month. There is a minor scuff on the n/s of the top fairing and a couple of minor dinks in the tank (1 has broken the paint). I can have this rectified for the sale if needed. The bike has been fantastic and I have spent a lot of time and money getting small original parts to make it better. Then unexpectedly had to have the engine fully stripped, extensively inspected and rebuilt which has brought this back to its standard trim. I have done 124 miles since the rebuild and have been advised by Mike to run it in between 3-7k for 600 miles, so the engine is not yet run in completely. This would make an amazing track or road bike with the current set up and work completed! With consideration of work done, other bikes on the market and the mileage, I’ve priced the bike at £7000. Location: Bexley, Kent View attachment 154886 View attachment 154888 View attachment 154889
Thanks guys. It’s certainly had a lot of work and attention in the last 10 months. I’ve still got to add the invoice for the engine works, but will do this as soon as it’s with me. I also found another small clear screen last night which came with the track fairings, so that will add to the parts pile
Great bike, but solid reasoning. BTW ... THAT is the way to advertise a bike - brilliant job for the benefit of interested buyers
Ad amended to reduce price. I’ve now removed all carbon fibre, carbon termis, track fairings, tail tidy and other extras to make the sale price more attractive. And some pics I took yesterday afternoon
Gorgeous bikes! So much fun and the handling is superb too! Mine has Öhlins on the back, but still has the TiN Showas on the front
Now back in standard form and ready to go. As much as I’m in no rush to sell, I don’t want to spend the whole of the summer without a decent ride
They’re Termi’s, bigger cans than the carbon slip ons I’ve got but thought these were standard? It’s got a load of stamps on the cans, so I’ll have a look later on
The left hand can is labelled ZDM-B20 which after a bit of reading up, look like they’re from a 996? Any idea what are the standard cans for the 748R mate, as I was under the impression these were standard items?
