The Ducati 998R was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 2003. Max torque was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 139.06 HP (103.7 KW) @ 10000 RPM.
'Ducati 998R' | |
Manufacturer | [[Ducati]] |
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Production | 2003 |
Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 104.1mm x 104.1mm |
Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
Horsepower | 139.06 HP (103.7 KW) @ 10000RPM |
Torque | 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 43mm Ohlins upside-down fork, TiN-coating Rear: Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage |
Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/60 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
Width | 27.2 inches (691 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 183.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 104.1mm bore x 104.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate, hydraulic.
Chassis
It came with a 120/60 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Ohlins upside-down fork, TiN-coating while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
2003 Ducati 998R
The 2003 MY Ducati 998R is, arguably, one of the most powerful machines in its class, and has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 998cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 139 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque.
It also comes with an Ohlins suspension package, composed of a fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN-coating and an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a digital instrument cluster and Brembo brakes with dual front discs.