TEAM DUCATI L&M
Talent and inspiration are the aces up the sleeve of the spectacular Californian rider, Ben Bostrom. A product of American dirt-track racing, Bostrom rode a bike for the first time at the age of 4 and took part in his first race at the age of 8, continuing a family tradition. Ben is in fact the son of a former rider and his two brothers Eric and Tony are also professional road-racers. His career began in 1992 and after just six years he was crowned American Superbike Champion. His brilliant results earned him a place in the world championship where he made his debut with the 2000 factory team. He ended the season in the Ducati NCR team, showing considerable determination but above all demonstrating that he had adapted his spectacular riding style to the more ‘traditional’ European tracks. This year Ben Bostrom is back once again on a factory Ducati bike for the Ducati L&M team. His Factory 996R will be fitted with Dunlop tyres, with which the American can best express his spectacular riding style. Ben Bostrom was born in Redding (California) on 7 May 1974. He lives in Granada Hills (California). He trains on motocross bikes, dirt-track and in the gym. His favourite sports are snowboard, dirt bikes and golf. He is 1.74 m tall and weighs 71 kg. |
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1992 |
6th AMA National 600 Dirt Track
Championship American Dirt Track Champion 14th AMA National 600 Dirt Track Championship first races in road racing championships 7th AMA Super Twins 9th AMA 883 Dirt Track 2nd AMA Super Twins 4th AMA Supersport 600 Championship 2nd AMA Supersport 750 Championship 12th AMA Supersport 600 Championship 16th AMA Superbike Championship AMA Superbike Champion 2nd AMA Superbike Championship 7th World Superbike Championship |
DUCATI 996R
FACTORY 2001
| MOTOR (Testastretta 998cc) | |
| Type | Liquid cooled 90° V-twin four stroke |
| Capacity | 998cc |
| Bore x stroke | 100mm x 63,5mm |
| Timing system | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Engine management | Magnetti Marelli MF3S Central ignition/injection |
| Fuel system | Magneti Marelli Electronic Injection |
| Injection-ignition | Magneti Marelli IWF1, 1injector per cylinder |
| Final drive | Regina chain |
| Crankshaft horsepower | 175HP at 12000 r.p.m. |
| Top speed | 300km/h |
TRANSMISSION |
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| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Clutch | dry, hydraulic control |
CHASSIS |
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| Frame | Steel trestle |
| Front suspension | Öhlins upside-down fork 42 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided magnesium swingarm, Öhlin single shock absorber |
BRAKES |
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| Brand | Brembo |
| Front brakes | Twin discs 320/290mm |
| Rear brakes | Disc 200/218mm |
TYRES |
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| Brand | Dunlop (Bostrom) |
| Front | 12/60-420 - 16,5" |
| Rear | 12/67-420 - 16,5" |
OVERALL DIMENSION |
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| Length | 2045mm |
| Width | 680mm |
| Wheelbase | 1425mm |
| Dry weight | 162kg with water and oil |
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 L |