Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
When Ben Bostrom was competing in WSBK with a 998S, he raced with the number 155. So when Ducati decided to sell a limited edition replica, they sold 155 examples in the US, 155 examples in the UK, and another 155 for the rest of the world.
When it comes to limited edition Ducatis, the differences can sometimes just be cosmetic. In this case, the Bostrom rep got you Öhlins suspension, a blue frame, Marchesini wheels, and some carbon fiber pieces.
Whereas the bikes sold in the US got treated to Ben Bostrom’s signature and a set of carbon fiber side panels, those in the UK and elsewhere around the world did not get those features and instead received a deep sump 996R engine. Shared upgrades for the “S” models in all markets included a set of four-pot Brembos, an Öhlins steering damper, a larger exhaust, and a carbon fiber belly pan.
For the US models, Ben signed every tank himself.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5V92B015252.
This bike is number 81 of 155 built for the US market.
The odometer shows 5,084 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, we fitted a new battery, cleaned, lubed, and adjusted the drive chain, replaced the upper and lower chain sliding shoes, replaced the side stand kill switch, flushed the front and back brake fluid, and the clutch hydraulic fluid. We chained the oil and filter (15w50), replaced the timing belts, replaced both fork seals and fork oil (Ohlins 5wt), and replaced the spark plugs. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok, <150 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 21/11
Tire Date Code Rear: 38/11
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: Ok
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.7V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Tires Installed:
Front: 120/70-17
Rear:190/55-17
Notes:
-Tires are aged
SERVICES PERFORMED:
-New battery
-Chain service
-New chain sliders
-New side stand switch
-Hydro 3 (All Hydraulic fluids replaced)
-Engine oil and filer
-New timing belts
-Fork serviced
-Spark plugs replaced
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS
-Tires
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
Rizoma grips, aftermarket levers.
Carbon fiber tank protector, aftermarket gas cap.
Carbon fiber dash cover.
Carbon fiber open clutch cover.
Carbon fiber swingarm guard, heel guard, and sprocket cover.
Aftermarket tail tidy and rear turn signals.
Aftermarket master cylinder reservoir covers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tires with date codes of 2111 and 3811.
The sale includes one key, the factory rear stand, and several stock parts.
The bike was dropped on the right side during storage, which has led to a bent rearset and a small crack in the frame where the rearset is mounted.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title. Registration is not due, and the bike is believed to be on Planned Non-Operation registration status.
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