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While you’re out there doing your thing, you might as well let onlookers know just how sophisticated you are.
A mere 155 copies of Ducati’s 998S Bostrom Replica have ever been distributed to the U.S. market, so most gearheads can only dream about what it’d be like to ride atop this Duc. Thankfully, these creatures will resurface on auctioning websites from time to time, so there’s still hope for Ducatistas who’d like to see one such entity in their driveway.
Within its tubular steel trellis framework, Bologna’s limited-edition stallion houses a liquid-cooled 998cc L-twin leviathan. The engine boasts a healthy compression ratio of 11.4:1 and four desmodromic valves per cylinder. At about 10,200 wailing revs per minute, this brutal piece of Italian machinery will conjure a staggering 136 hp, along with 74 pound-feet (101 Nm) of crushing twist at 8,000 rpm.
By feeding its force to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and a chain final drive, the four-stroke mill enables the 998S to run the quarter-mile sprint in as little as 10.7 seconds. On the other hand, top speed is rated at 168 mph (270 kph). Sprinkle that with Ben Bostrom’s signature, carbon fiber bodywork and a dry weight of just 412 pounds (187 kg), and you’ve got yourself one hell of a motorcycle!
Right, you ought to sit down and take a deep breath, because what we’re about to tell you will definitely make your day. The Bostrom Replica featured in this article has a modest 4k miles (6,500 km) on the clock, and it still lives with the original owner nearly two decades after its release. Moreover, it comes equipped with an array of aftermarket accessories, including a Beringer front brake setup, dual Termignoni mufflers and a carbon fiber swingarm cover.
The original levers were replaced with gold alternatives, while a pair of red-anodized foot pegs can be seen on the flanks. This mighty Duc is going under the hammer on Bring A Trailer as we speak, with an eye-watering top bid of no less than $10,000. If your wallet can handle it, be sure to visit the BaT website before Monday evening (August 16), as that’s when the auction will come to an end.
Within its tubular steel trellis framework, Bologna’s limited-edition stallion houses a liquid-cooled 998cc L-twin leviathan. The engine boasts a healthy compression ratio of 11.4:1 and four desmodromic valves per cylinder. At about 10,200 wailing revs per minute, this brutal piece of Italian machinery will conjure a staggering 136 hp, along with 74 pound-feet (101 Nm) of crushing twist at 8,000 rpm.
By feeding its force to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and a chain final drive, the four-stroke mill enables the 998S to run the quarter-mile sprint in as little as 10.7 seconds. On the other hand, top speed is rated at 168 mph (270 kph). Sprinkle that with Ben Bostrom’s signature, carbon fiber bodywork and a dry weight of just 412 pounds (187 kg), and you’ve got yourself one hell of a motorcycle!
Right, you ought to sit down and take a deep breath, because what we’re about to tell you will definitely make your day. The Bostrom Replica featured in this article has a modest 4k miles (6,500 km) on the clock, and it still lives with the original owner nearly two decades after its release. Moreover, it comes equipped with an array of aftermarket accessories, including a Beringer front brake setup, dual Termignoni mufflers and a carbon fiber swingarm cover.
The original levers were replaced with gold alternatives, while a pair of red-anodized foot pegs can be seen on the flanks. This mighty Duc is going under the hammer on Bring A Trailer as we speak, with an eye-watering top bid of no less than $10,000. If your wallet can handle it, be sure to visit the BaT website before Monday evening (August 16), as that’s when the auction will come to an end.
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