This 2007 Ducati 1098 S Tricolore, one of 1,013 units ever made was left rotting in a Customs impound locker

This 2007 Ducati 1098 S Tricolore, one of 1,013 units ever made was left rotting in a Customs impound locker

Taken off the streets for duty evasion, Kerala biker cleared the duty and is now restoring this lost gem

When it was launched it costed USD 24,995 which roughly translates to Rs 20 lakh

The bike is thankfully intact and some TLC should get this iconic super sport growling again

The motorcycle is seen sporting carbon fibre body parts and a Leo Vince exhaust system

Under its skin is a 1,099cc L-twin engine making 153.6PS and 116Nm

It also got Öhlins suspension and adjustable steering damper, Marchesini wheels, carbon fibre body panels and DDA (Ducati Data Analyzer)