2007 Ducati Sport Classic problems & reliability
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 60 | 88% |
| Structure | 6 | 9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 54 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 3,350 miles (middle 50% between 1,600 and 6,875 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“2007 ducati sport 1000s - gas tank has been deformed. It no longer sits properly in the mounting points on the side. It has expanded beyond the point of sitting properly in the mounting points in the front. The tank now rests unsecured on the frame and will shift and teeter from side to side while the bike is in…”
Structure · filed Jul 19, 2015
“Gas tank deformed and was loose. Had it replaced once by the dealer. Now two years later the replaced tank is deformed and will be loose. *tr”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 12, 2012
“The fuel tank on my motorcycle has spread and distorted enough that it has fallen off the frame of the motorcycle. While riding the motorcycle at normal highway speed, wind will actually lift the fuel tank up and the rider must hold it in place so it does not separate completely from the vehicle. I was in fear for my…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Nov 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic. The 10 most recent:
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The…
SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 18, 2024
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service…
SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2023
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018…
SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2023
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and…
SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2023
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in…
SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks…
SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2023
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer…
SRV-SRB-22-038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 23, 2022
CR235 â Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of…
SRV-TSB-22-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2022
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and…
SRV-SRB-22-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual.
SRV-SRB-22-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Ducati Sport Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Ducati Sport Classic?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 3,350 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.