Description
This motorcycle is Lot 335 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 335
542 miles from new
2006 Ducati 749 S
Registration no. GX55 HLZ
Frame no. ZDMH500AD3B004523
Engine no. ZDM749W4B* 000468*
Alongside its iconic 916 superbike, Ducati offered a 'junior' version - the 748 - and this policy continued following the introduction of the 999 and 749 in 2002/ 2003. The 749 retained the 58. 8mm stroke of the 999 but with a narrower (90mm) bore, and the smaller Testastretta engine incorporated numerous other differences; the chassis, though, was identical to the 999's. Dark and 749 S models joined the line-up in 2004 together with the limited edition 749 R.
Purchased new by our vendor, this 749 S has been 'on the road' for three summers only, covering a mere 542 miles in the 18-plus years since it left the factory. The Dream Machine 'works replica' paintwork was applied when the bike was new (the minor chips to the paintwork have been incurred moving the bike around the garage). Ducati specialists Cornerspeed have carried out two belt replacements and serviced the bike during those three years, and report no issues with the engine or transmission. Cornerspeed last serviced and MoT'd the Ducati on 6th September 2023 and their bill for £1, 056 is on file. Minor servicing, etc has been carried out by a dealer our vendor has used for some 48 years. All invoices and MoT certificates are available and the machine also comes with a V5C document.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
