The little brother of the bike that put Ducati back on the map, the 748 was produced in many variations. None were more rare than the Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition. Only 100 were produced in 1998, and they were exclusively sold through the Neiman Marcus catalog.
Though the 748L is the rarest of the 748’s, unfortunately the only differences were cosmetic. You got the unique metallic Mercury paint, as well as a carbon fiber front fender and chain guard. The rest was the same as the base Biposto bike – a 748cc twin engine that produced 95 horsepower and 54 pound feet of torque – less horsepower than its Japanese competition but with a better torque spread.
This example (VIN: ZDM1SB3R5WB007029) is #24 of 100 and it has just over 10,000 miles. The seller states that it was just serviced by Ducati Newport Beach with a fluid flush, chain service, new brake pads, and new battery. “The only known mechanical defect is the fuel level sensor doesn’t work properly. It has been this way since I purchased the bike and was not worth fixing in my opinion. I simply covered the the light with electrical tape (pictured) and top off with fresh premium fuel every 100 miles or so.”
Find this Ducati for sale with bidding up to $7,600 in Huntington Beach, California here on eBay.