2002 Ducati 998 S Bostrom # 25 of 155 998 Petrol LHD
Key Facts
* Limited Production: #25 of only 155 produced worldwide * Mileage: 2,000km from new * Engine: 998cc Testastretta L-Twin – European Deep Sump specification * Engine Heritage: Same core specification as the legendary 996R engine * Power Output (EU/ROW): Approx. 136 hp * Torque: Approx. 74 lb-ft (101 Nm) * Compression Ratio: 11.4:1 * Valve Train: 4-Valve Desmodromic per cylinder * Suspension: Öhlins fully adjustable front and rearCondition
With just 2,000 kilometres travelled, this Bostrom Edition remains in exceptional preservation condition — a true collector-grade example. The iconic green livery is vibrant and factory-correct, while the numbered plaque confirms its exclusivity as #25 of 155.Mechanically, this motorcycle is equipped with the highly desirable European Deep Sump Testastretta engine, delivering the full 136 horsepower output. Importantly for collectors, the 998S Deep Sump engine shares its fundamental specification with the engine from the iconic Ducati 996R — including its advanced cylinder head design and race-derived architecture.
Featuring sand-cast crankcases and upgraded internal components, this engine configuration represents Ducati’s competition-level engineering adapted for the road.
Equipment & Features
* 998cc Testastretta Deep Sump L-Twin- 996R-derived engine specification
- Approx. 136 hp (European specification)
- 74 lb-ft (101 Nm) torque
- 4-Valve Desmodromic valve actuation
- 11.4:1 compression ratio
- Öhlins fully adjustable suspension (front & rear)
- Brembo high-performance braking system
- Lightweight Marchesini wheels
- Carbon fibre components
- Single-seat racing configuration
- Numbered limited-edition plaque (#25/155)
This was Ducati at its most focused — combining homologation engineering with limited-edition exclusivity.
Service History
This motorcycle was hand selected and thoroughly inspected by our buyer in Japan, ensuring authenticity, originality, and collector suitability prior to export.It has since been shipped to our New Zealand Motorcycle sales location, where we conduct further stringent mechanical inspections, detailed condition verification, and careful preparation before offering the motorcycle to the international market.
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Summary
The 998S Bostrom Edition is not merely a limited-edition paint scheme — it is a homologation-inspired superbike carrying genuine racing DNA.The Deep Sump Testastretta engine, effectively the same specification as the 996R powerplant, marked a turning point in Ducati engineering. The “narrow head” design improved airflow, combustion efficiency, and high-RPM performance. With 11.4:1 compression and approximately 74 lb-ft (101 Nm) of torque, it delivered performance that defined the early 2000s twin-cylinder superbike benchmark.
As the final evolution of the Tamburini-era superbike lineage, the 998S Bostrom Edition represents:
The closing chapter of the 916 bloodline
A numbered 155-unit global production
European high-output deep sump specification
996R-derived engine architecture
Ultra-low kilometre preservation
For serious Ducati collectors, the presence of the 996R-specification engine elevates this motorcycle into a significantly more desirable category.
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- Inventory Number: R40000038
- Steering: Left Hand Drive (Steering wheel on the Left Side of the Cabin)
- Model Code: ZDMH200
- Model Year: 2002
- Exterior Colors: Red/Blue
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- Engine: 998 Petrol
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- Fuel: Petrol
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- Dimensions L × W × H: 2096.00 × 691.00 × 790.00
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