AI DamageDucati S4 R 2006: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati S4 R 2006 across 1 model years: 6 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (67% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch.
2006 ducati s2r800 "plastic" fuel tank starting to deform. Not retaining original shape. Concerns of possible rupture or leaks. Getting worse with age. Under warranty in 2008, a ducati shop examined the fuel tank and dismissed it as warrentable. Date below is approximate.
Expanding and leaking plastic fuel tank. Presents fire danger and ill fitment in the frame.
Ducati motorcycle gas tank. The basic shape and form of the tank is deforming and bulging. Uneven bumps appearing on the surface.
Spring sag in the front suspension causes a drop in steering angle as a result the bike becomes unstable at normal road speeds, very unstable in windy conditions. The sag in suspension is approx 50% of normal suspension travel.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.