DUCATI 999S Team USA Limited Edition (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition, a road-legal version of the machine rode by Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom of the Ducati Parts Unlimited Team, made just for the American market in only 150 units.

The bike had the same mechanical parts and performance as the base Ducati 999S model but was wrapped in a unique graphic scheme that set it apart from any other 999 models. The bikes were made in Italy and shipped in the USA without the tail section, which was shipped separately in California for an autograph session.

In the appearance department, the special edition machine featured the same standard features as the base 999S model, including a full fairing, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped five-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's handling was achieved by a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

The 2007 Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition took its muscles from a 999cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, boasting 143 hp at 9,750 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The bike was set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 272 kph (169 mph).