Ducati - Monster - Special - 1000 cc - 2003
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Description from the seller
The rebirth of an icon: Ducati Monster (model year 2003) – a masterpiece in pristine condition
There are motorcycles you ride – and there are motorcycles you create as works of art. This Ducati Monster, built in 2003, is the result of an uncompromising vision: the creation of the perfect Monster, more beautiful and meticulous than it has ever left the Borgo Panigale factory halls. In a two-year epic metamorphosis, this machine was completely rebuilt from the ground up by a renowned master workshop down to the last screw. This wasn’t just restoration – it was a monument to the analogue, raw Ducati era.
The naked facts of an obsession: 3,000 man-hours: Countless days and nights were poured into perfection, adaptation, and assembly. A manufacture-scale labor time that would be simply priceless in money.
Flawless base: Every single component was completely disassembled. The frame, engine components, and small parts were gently shot-blasted with ice, sand, or micro-beads depending on material, to guarantee an absolutely flawless, pristine surface for refinement.
Top-class paint job (~ €4,000): A depth of glaze like no other. The exclusive finish was built up in about 15 meticulous layers. It gives the bike optical depth that, depending on the light, stunningly highlights the Monster’s muscular lines.
Coating & anodizing (~ €3,000): No detail was left untouched. All metal and functional parts were refined with high-quality powder coatings and anodizing processes – for extreme protection and a noble, matte-sheen finish.
Upholstery craft (~ €2,000): The custom-made seat was redesigned in absolute master craftsmanship, perfectly integrated with the lines and upholstered with finest materials. Ergonomics meets aesthetics.
uncompromising new parts (~ €13,000): No compromises or half measures were made. If a part wasn’t absolutely perfect, it was replaced with high-quality original or refined new parts. The result: better than new.
This Ducati Monster combines the unadulterated, characterful riding feel of the legendary 2003 model year with the quality standard and look of a modern show bike. It is a complete one-of-a-kind for collectors, enthusiasts, and aesthetes who seek the extraordinary and who appreciate the endless work behind this project. A motorcycle with a soul, built for eternity.
The rebirth of an icon: Ducati Monster (model year 2003) – a masterpiece in pristine condition
There are motorcycles you ride – and there are motorcycles you create as works of art. This Ducati Monster, built in 2003, is the result of an uncompromising vision: the creation of the perfect Monster, more beautiful and meticulous than it has ever left the Borgo Panigale factory halls. In a two-year epic metamorphosis, this machine was completely rebuilt from the ground up by a renowned master workshop down to the last screw. This wasn’t just restoration – it was a monument to the analogue, raw Ducati era.
The naked facts of an obsession: 3,000 man-hours: Countless days and nights were poured into perfection, adaptation, and assembly. A manufacture-scale labor time that would be simply priceless in money.
Flawless base: Every single component was completely disassembled. The frame, engine components, and small parts were gently shot-blasted with ice, sand, or micro-beads depending on material, to guarantee an absolutely flawless, pristine surface for refinement.
Top-class paint job (~ €4,000): A depth of glaze like no other. The exclusive finish was built up in about 15 meticulous layers. It gives the bike optical depth that, depending on the light, stunningly highlights the Monster’s muscular lines.
Coating & anodizing (~ €3,000): No detail was left untouched. All metal and functional parts were refined with high-quality powder coatings and anodizing processes – for extreme protection and a noble, matte-sheen finish.
Upholstery craft (~ €2,000): The custom-made seat was redesigned in absolute master craftsmanship, perfectly integrated with the lines and upholstered with finest materials. Ergonomics meets aesthetics.
uncompromising new parts (~ €13,000): No compromises or half measures were made. If a part wasn’t absolutely perfect, it was replaced with high-quality original or refined new parts. The result: better than new.
This Ducati Monster combines the unadulterated, characterful riding feel of the legendary 2003 model year with the quality standard and look of a modern show bike. It is a complete one-of-a-kind for collectors, enthusiasts, and aesthetes who seek the extraordinary and who appreciate the endless work behind this project. A motorcycle with a soul, built for eternity.
Details
Brand
Ducati
Model type
Monster - Special
Engine size (in cc)
1000
Year of first registration
2003
Condition
Excellent
Registration papers
with Austrian registration
Mileage
34500 km
Frame number
ZDMM400AA2B030352
Engine number
ZDM992A2#000533
Located in country
Austria
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
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