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World’s most desirable Ducati – available only online!
By ALAN DUGGAN http://motoring.iafrica.com/motorcycles/856813.htm
To celebrate the victory of the Riders' World Superbike championship 2001, Ducati is dedicating a 998S replica to Troy Bayliss.
They expect to sell no more than 300 units, but say they’ll build up to a maximum of 500 if the demand warrants it.
The WSB Championship 2001 was yet another extraordinary season for Ducati. The new Testastretta engine of the 996R led Ducati to yet again take both the constructors' championship and the riders' championship.
The Australian rider has captivated the hearts of racing enthusiasts around the world thanks to his riding ability as well as his personality.
The 998cc Testastretta engine develops 101 kW (136 HP) and features a sand-cast, low-sump crankcase (the same as the 996R engine, derived from the world champion bike). Other features:
* Carbon fibre belly-pan
* Braking system with P4-34 brake calipers (four 34-mm diameter pistons) and four brake pads
* New 4.5-mm thick brake discs
* 15-mm diameter brake master cylinder
* Fully adjustable TIN-coated Öhlins fork (vs. the 998S's Showa fork)
* Fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock absorber with preload, compression and rebound adjustment
* Öhlins steering damper
* Throttle body with one single injector placed above the throttle
Adding to the exclusivity of these Ducatis is a numbered plate and certificate of authenticity. Oh, and Troy Bayliss will himself sign every fuel tank.
Interested? Then place your order here. http://www.ducati.com/ For the record, the price in Europe is 23 000 Euros. That's about $21,000 US
:p
By ALAN DUGGAN http://motoring.iafrica.com/motorcycles/856813.htm
To celebrate the victory of the Riders' World Superbike championship 2001, Ducati is dedicating a 998S replica to Troy Bayliss.
They expect to sell no more than 300 units, but say they’ll build up to a maximum of 500 if the demand warrants it.
The WSB Championship 2001 was yet another extraordinary season for Ducati. The new Testastretta engine of the 996R led Ducati to yet again take both the constructors' championship and the riders' championship.
The Australian rider has captivated the hearts of racing enthusiasts around the world thanks to his riding ability as well as his personality.
The 998cc Testastretta engine develops 101 kW (136 HP) and features a sand-cast, low-sump crankcase (the same as the 996R engine, derived from the world champion bike). Other features:
* Carbon fibre belly-pan
* Braking system with P4-34 brake calipers (four 34-mm diameter pistons) and four brake pads
* New 4.5-mm thick brake discs
* 15-mm diameter brake master cylinder
* Fully adjustable TIN-coated Öhlins fork (vs. the 998S's Showa fork)
* Fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock absorber with preload, compression and rebound adjustment
* Öhlins steering damper
* Throttle body with one single injector placed above the throttle
Adding to the exclusivity of these Ducatis is a numbered plate and certificate of authenticity. Oh, and Troy Bayliss will himself sign every fuel tank.
Interested? Then place your order here. http://www.ducati.com/ For the record, the price in Europe is 23 000 Euros. That's about $21,000 US
:p
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