Description
Please note: This bike was prepped for display and it has not been started or ridden since that time.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2002 Ducati 998S Troy Bayliss. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
2002 was the first year of the 998, which featured an all new Testastretta motor that produced 123 horsepower (up 11 from the 996). Ducati offered the base 998, the 998S, and the 998R.
The middle-of-the-road “S” model got an Ohlins shock and steering damper, carbon fiber belly pan, revised brake calipers, and color-matched mirrors.
That same year, Ducati released two race replicas based on the 998S – one of Ben Bostrom’s bike, and one of Troy Bayliss’. 400 examples were built of the latter, which commemorated Troy’s 2001 WSBK championship.
Upgrades for the Bayliss replica obviously included the custom livery, but it also came with Ohlins forks, more carbon fiber bodywork, and upgraded Brembo four-pot front brake calipers.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB5V72B020501, Engine #: SB52003982. The seller acquired the bike in 2011 from a collector in Florida.
It is #303 out of 400.
The odometer shows two miles.
If you’ve been following the auction site, you’ll remember the seller recently sold a 998S Ben Bostrom replica in similar condition and mileage!
Maintenance:
The seller states that the bike was fog-prepped for display and storage.
Modifications:
This 998S is completely stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on its original Michelin Pilot Sport Radial tires.
The sale includes two keys and the factory tool kit.
It also includes the original Bayliss plaque and some Ducati catalogs/manuals.
Lastly, it includes a Suomy Bayliss helmet.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Long Beach, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December of 2011.
Per the CA DMV website, it would cost $277 to make registration current through December 2024.
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