“R” Tribute – 2002 Ducati 998 Custom

In Custom, Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

In 2002, Ducati released 700 examples of the 998R – it was their top of the line sportbike at the time and it featured a revised Testastretta motor that would end up being quite similar to the engine in the future 999R. Other goodies included carbon fiber bodywork and Ohlins suspension. This…is not one of those bikes. But thanks to an extensive modification list, it’s similarly spec’d and might be an interesting option for someone who loves the styling of the 916/996/998 but wants something faster.

The seller started with a 998 but they’ve installed a 999R motor with 800 miles – thanks to a balance/blueprint it puts out 153 horsepower (almost 20 more than the original 998R). It also apparently has the World Superbike spec Akrapovic exhaust from Pierfrancesco “Frankie” Chili’s 998RS WSBK racer. Other high-spec components include Ohlins forks, Brembo race master cylinders, magnesium Marchesini swing arm/wheels, carbon fiber bodywork/front subframe/breather box, a Nemesis ECU/quickshifter, and more. The bike is street legal and said to be in mint condition with 3,997 miles on the chassis.

There’s a lot going on here, so you’ll have to pay to play. Find this 998″R” for sale in Boulder, Colorado for $17,000 here on Facebook through Boulder Motor Sports.