
| 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 |
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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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review by Anonymous.
I've had a 998 Bostrom and a 999 Fila. There is no problem with
build quality in Ducatis - I've owned and own lots of them.
Perhaps the other reviewer got a bad bike or is making some
of these issues up. The bike I had ran flawlessly. Strong motor,
great chassis, and was a blast on the track. I had the suspension
sprung for my weight and the front end re-valved with some newer
components, and the thing was incredibly well mannered in turns,
even on rough pavement.
During the several years I owned the bike, I went through standard
wear parts - brake pads, a clutch pack, and the belts were changed
twice as they were due based on mileage. The thing was rock
solid.
Only change I'd make would be the addition of a nice slipper
clutch, now that I've discovered how good they feel.
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review by Simon
I have owned two of these replicas, and my current Bostrom has
5,000km, revised gearing, slipper clutch, reversed quick shifter
(that never worked well like on the 999R), eventually I removed
it. Additionally fitting Mavric carbon wheels and some suspension
updates provides a very responsive turn-in. Previously I had
a 998R normal version which broke a piston after 5,000km. The
engine was replaced by Ducati under warranty but I never had
confidence in the bike after that.
Having had 7 Ducati motorcycles in my time, I found the quality
and overall package great. If you compare to the cheap but flashy
finish found on most Japanese bikes you will appreciate more.
The 999R Fila was probably my least favourite, but very reliable
and with few modifications was a very competitive bike.
MV Augusta produce a higher quality finish of motorcycle, but
with japanese brakes and screaming 4 cylinder engine, I did
not enjoy the experience that one will find with a Ducati.
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