The Ducati 999S Team USA Replica was a very limited edition of the Italian firm’s superbike of the time. Built to commemorate Ducati’s participation in the AMA, this bike was unfortunately nothing more than a cosmetic package built surprisingly around the S, and not the 999R model. With a MSRP of $19,999, Ducati released only 150 examples of the Team USA Replica.
What’s the difference, you ask? In the world of Ducati’s, the “R” designation represents the top of the line. In previous years, Ducati race replicas were usually based on the R – like the Xerox, Bayliss, or Fila replicas. Even though the actual Parts Unlimited bike had factory support and utilized R engines, this replica was mechanically identical to the S, and instead got custom graphics and a signature on the tail. Our nitpicking aside, the S model still gets you some wonderful factory equipment, like Ohlins front and rear, more horsepower, radial brakes, and the $3,000 Termi exhaust.
This specific Ducati 999S Team USA Replica is a one-owner bike with just 7,127 miles, and it’s been signed by both Bostrom and Hodgson. It’s got several extras, but all (except the Termi pipes) are relatively minor.
Find this Ducati 999S Team USA Replica for sale here on Craigslist for $14,500 in Chicago, Illinois.
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