Only 500 were sold which was all that were needed to homologate the bike to race in the World Superbike Championship.

This bike won the World Superbike Championship in 2001 with rider Troy Bayliss.

It was largely similar to the US model 2002 998S (using the standard 998 engine but with uprated Ohlins suspension components and Brembo four-piston calipers).

998 Strada (Biposto and Monoposto): 2002–2003 998S Ben Bostrom and Troy Bayliss replicas (USA Version): 2002 998S non US model: 2002

[better source needed][5] In total 419 biposto and 562 monoposto bikes were made.

The engine made 136bhp and was the newer testastretta unit that had previously been used in the R bikes and included Ohlins front and rear.

Other features for this limited edition model are You get a Limited Edition plaque on the headstock, tank graphics, tri-colore tailpiece graphics and upgraded Ohlins front suspension.