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LOT 82
Number '013' of 155 built 2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom Frame no. ZDMH200AA2B020056 Engine no. ZDM998W4B002072
Sold for €20,700 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 82
Number '013' of 155 built, 2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom
Number '013' of 155 built
2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom
Frame no. ZDMH200AA2B020056
Engine no. ZDM998W4B002072
2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom
Frame no. ZDMH200AA2B020056
Engine no. ZDM998W4B002072
• 32,758km from new
• Limited edition of 155
In 2000, Ducati announced two limited edition versions of its 998 S superbike: the Bayliss and the Bostrom, the newcomers taking their names from Ducati's factory riders contesting the World Superbike Championship: the Australian Troy Bayliss and the American Ben Bostrom. AMA Superbike Champion in 1998, Bostrom was riding a Ducati in that series the following year when, as a wild-card entry, he won one race at the Laguna Seca round of the World Superbike Championship and finished second in the other, bringing himself to the attention of the Ducati management in Bologna. Bostrom was a factory rider in WSBK for three years (2000-2002 inclusive) with 2001 his best season, netting him 3rd place overall in the championship.
Finished in the distinctive livery of the American's sponsors, L&M, the Bostrom was built in three batches of 155 machines each: one for the USA, one for Europe, and another for the rest of the world, the latter two batches benefiting from the 136bhp Testastretta engine (US bikes had to make do with 'only' 123 horsepower).
The Bostrom offered here is number '013' of the 155 built for 'rest of the world' markets. The machine has recorded 32,758 kilometres and is presented in generally excellent condition. Accompanying documentation consists of Japanese registration papers and an EU document confirming import taxes paid. An original Bostrom paddock stand and motorcycle cover, complete with bag, are included in the sale.
• Limited edition of 155
In 2000, Ducati announced two limited edition versions of its 998 S superbike: the Bayliss and the Bostrom, the newcomers taking their names from Ducati's factory riders contesting the World Superbike Championship: the Australian Troy Bayliss and the American Ben Bostrom. AMA Superbike Champion in 1998, Bostrom was riding a Ducati in that series the following year when, as a wild-card entry, he won one race at the Laguna Seca round of the World Superbike Championship and finished second in the other, bringing himself to the attention of the Ducati management in Bologna. Bostrom was a factory rider in WSBK for three years (2000-2002 inclusive) with 2001 his best season, netting him 3rd place overall in the championship.
Finished in the distinctive livery of the American's sponsors, L&M, the Bostrom was built in three batches of 155 machines each: one for the USA, one for Europe, and another for the rest of the world, the latter two batches benefiting from the 136bhp Testastretta engine (US bikes had to make do with 'only' 123 horsepower).
The Bostrom offered here is number '013' of the 155 built for 'rest of the world' markets. The machine has recorded 32,758 kilometres and is presented in generally excellent condition. Accompanying documentation consists of Japanese registration papers and an EU document confirming import taxes paid. An original Bostrom paddock stand and motorcycle cover, complete with bag, are included in the sale.
Footnotes
Numéro 013 sur les 155 construites
2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom
Cadre n° ZDMH200AA2B020056
Moteur n° ZDM998W4B002072
En 2000, Ducati annonçait deux éditions limitées de sa superbike 998 S, la Bayliss et la Bostrom, dont les noms reprenaient les patronymes de deux pilotes d'usine du championnat du monde de Superbike, l'Australien Troy Bayliss et l'Américain Ben Bostrom. Champion AMA Superbike en 1998, Bostrom pilotait une Ducati l'année suivante, comme pilote surprise, il remporta l'une des manches du championnat Superbike à Laguna Seca et termina second dans l'autre, attirant l'attention de la direction de Ducati à Bologne. Bostrom fut pilote en WSBK pendant trois ans (de 2000 à 2002 inclus) avec 2001 comme meilleure saison, l'amenant à la troisième place au classement général du championnat.
Peinte dans la livrée particulière du sponsor américain L&M, la Bostrom a été construite en trois lots de 155 machines chacun, l'un pour les États-Unis, un autre pour l'Europe et le dernier pour le reste du monde, les deux derniers lots bénéficiant du moteur Testastretta de 136 ch (les motos américaines devaient se contenter de « seulement » 123 chevaux).
La Bostrom vendue ici est la 13e des 155 construites pour le marché du « reste du monde ». La machine affiche 32 758 kilomètres et se présente en excellent état général. La documentation qui l'accompagne comprend ses papiers d'immatriculation japonais et un document confirmant l'acquittement des taxes d'importation européennes. Une béquille originale Bostrom et une housse, avec leur sac, sont incluses à la vente.
Saleroom notices
The engine number is ZDM998W4B*002072*
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