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2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom Replica Is Up For Grab – Current Bid Sits At RM95k

Considered to be one of the most beautiful Ducati’s ever produced, the 2002 998S is a highly desirable collector’s item.

Especially when only 155 units ever produced for the United States, the Ducati 998S is a rare specimen.

For those planning to add the 998s to their collection, there is a 2002 998 Ben Bostrom Race Replica with unit number 80 currently up for sale via bringatrailer.com.

The motorcycle was made as a homage to Bostrom, who won six races in the 2001 World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK).

The Bostrom replica features carbon-fibre bodywork, Öhlins suspension, Marchesini wheels and Brembo brakes, while instrumentation includes a 180-mph speedometer, a 13,000 rpm tachometer, coolant temperature gauge and 5-digit odometer with just 3.2km mileage.

The 998S is equipped with a liquid-cooled 998cc Testatretta L-Twin factory engine capable of producing 136hp and 100Nm.

According to the description, the motorcycle is yet to be started or ridden and did not underwent any service.

The bidding of the Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom replica currently sits at USD22,690 (RM95k).

A passionate football fan and anything two-wheels. He likes to commute on his 150cc scooter on a daily basis and occasionally takes a long trip with his 750cc machine just to "tapau" his favourite "roti canai". With a journalism background, he likes to write as much as he rides.

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