Ian,
What do you want to know? The Bostrom should come with a stand (blue), cover and a metal plaque in a blue box as part of the package, which I guess will be missing.
Obvious differences are blue frame, blue wheels, Ohlins front and rear and damper, and plaque on the yokes with Bostrom 998S x/155
Price wise, well I'd say a good one from a dealers with service history will be anywhere between 10-12K for a 2002 plate dependent on mileage, so 8.5K doesn't sound bad I guess first thing I'd do would be to get it fully serviced and checked over by someone good though.
As for a bike still the best bike I've owned once set up, although I expect the 999R to take that mantle shortly as the miles pour on.
What else do you want to know?
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