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Ducati 998S Bostrom

Year (of specifications) 2002
Engine 998 cc, DOHC V-twin
Transmission 6-speed, chain
Max speed 180 mph
0-60 mph -
Horsepower 136 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Weight 187 kg, 412 lbs
Seat height 790 mm, 31.1 inches
External review by Guy W.
2002 Bostrom No 55 of 155, deep sump European version.

I have owned the bike since new and it was a love hate relationship for a while. Now it is fantastic, a very rewarding ride, and the power delivery never fails to impress. The whole problem with Ducati's is build quality. I have had four problems with the Bostrom:

1) The right hand clip on snapped off as I took it off the side stand since the the bolts holding it on had been installed incorrectly, placing stress in the wrong places. Could have killed me.
2) No O-ring on the inlet tract on the rear cylinder, meaning water dropping down into the tract in wet weather.
3) Electrical failure (lights) which was fixed under warranty
4) At 3500 Mile service the rear cylinder cam bearing surface was found to be heavily pitted, new cylinder head needed (under warranty), but it could have snapped the cam belt, seized the motor, and caused injury to me or other road users (it was slowly seizing up).

All of which are avoidable with proper QC at the factory.

So be careful if buying one of these bikes, once sorted they are great.

Guy


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