1 of 300 – 1997 Ducati 916 Senna II

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In honor of Ayrton Senna, Ducati released 3 runs of limited edition bikes as a tribute, and all are now incredibly desired by collectors. At the time of original sale, proceeds went to Senna’s charity that supported poverty-stricken children in his home country of Brazil. This generation of the Senna was not sold in the US, so this is a rare find.

I’ve featured a first series Senna before, but today we’ve got a Ducati 916 Senna II – the second run of 300. To make this edition special, Ducati slathered the bike in carbon fiber, upgraded the rear suspension with an Ohlins unit, and hit it with a limited edition paint scheme – gray with red wheels, and the Senna decal. Personally, I prefer the darker gray of the Series 1, but hey, it’s all subjective.

The seller of this example claims it’s the only one registered in the USA, but I don’t believe him or her. He also adds that it’s #287 of 300 (though he doesn’t include a photo of the plaque), it’s all original, and a Ducati dealership handled a fluid flush, timing belts, and valve adjustment. As I mentioned above, this is a rare find in the US. Still, the seller’s asking price is quite shocking…

Find this Senna for sale in Lincoln, Rhode Island for $50,000 here on Facebook.

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