This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , The 996RS Corse was a track focused competition machine and not road-legal,Based loosely on the road going Ducati 998, which was the last of the Tamburini designed bikes initiated with the ground-breaking 916,This example was the Number 1 bike ridden by Troy Bayliss during the 1998 season,Purchased for our client by his sister in 1999,Complete with a receipt dated 6/11/98 stating deposit taken for 'No1 Troy Bayliss factory-chassis including Titanium exhaust and spare Dymag wheels and signed by John Hackett',Same owner since 1999 and used at various track events including Mallory Park 1000 Bikes, Olivers Mount, Cadwell Park, and was awarded 'Best Ducati' at Donington Park DOC Anniversary. Most recently on track at a CRMC parade at Donington in 2025,Engines have been rebuilt and maintained by Chris Mayhew,The Lot includes a spare 996RS engine, spare Dymag wheels fitted with AP Racing discs, paddock stand and roller starter,Perfect for Goodwood,Great addition to any serious race bike collection, in running order and ready to go,Starting procedure information will be forwarded to the new owner,Spec includes -Factory TIG welded frame ,Ohlins suspension front and rear,Ohlins steering damper ,Dymag wheels ,Electronics include pit lane transponder unit,Quick shifter,Full Titanium exhaust with JHP end cans ,AP Racing calipers and discs front and back,AP Racing master cylinder ,Factory Airbox ,Carbon fuel tank with fuel cells ,MS Production bodywork ,