| Type | Superbike |
| Production | 2002-2004 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 996 |
| Successor | Ducati 999 |
History
Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Twin-cylinder, 90° L-type |
| Bore & Stroke | 100,0 x 63,5 mm 104,0 x 58,8 mm – Ducati 998R |
| Displacement | 998 cm³ (60,90 cu. in) 999 cm³ (60,96 cu. in) – Ducati 998R |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 12.3:1 – Ducati 998R |
| Valve train | Belt driven desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 136,0 hp (100,0 kW) / 10200 rpm – Ducati 998 (2002), Ducati 998S 123,0 hp (90,4 kW) / 9750 rpm – Ducati 998 (2003) 139,0 hp (102,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – Ducati 998R |
| Max. torque | 101,0 Nm (10,3 kgm) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 998 (2002), Ducati 998S 97,0 Nm (9,9 kgm) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 998 (2003) 105,0 Nm (10,7 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 998R |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,3 sec.1 |
| Top speed | 273 km/h (170 mph)2 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,36 l / 100 km (37 mpg)3 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.467 1.765 1.400 1.181 1.043 0.958 |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular trestle frame with upper section made of high-strength steel |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in 120 mm / 4,72 – Ducati 998R, 998S, Bostrom Öhlins front fork – Ducati 998R, 998S Final Edition, Bayliss, Bostrom |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock Öhlins (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Electronic type |
| Alternator | 12V-520W |
| Battery | 12V-10Ah |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2030 mm / 79,9 in |
| Overall width | 685 mm / 26,9 in – Ducati 998 780 mm / 30,7 in – Ducati 998S, 998R and other |
| Overall height | 1080 mm / 42,5 in |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 31,1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55,5 in |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in |
| Dry weight | 198 kg / 436 lbs – Ducati 998 190 kg / 419 lbs – Ducati 998S Bayliss 187 kg / 412 lbs – Ducati 998S, S Bostrom 183 kg / 403 lbs – Ducati 998R |
| Curb (wet) weight |
Images
Video
Manuals
- Ducati 998: Owner’s Manual, 2002
- Ducati 998: Owner’s Manual, 2003
- Ducati 998S: Owner’s Manual, 2002
- Ducati 998S Bayliss: Owner’s Manual, 2002
- Ducati 998S Bostrom: Owner’s Manual, 2002
- Ducati 998R: Owner’s Manual, 2002