Ducati 998s

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Date Registered May 2002

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Engine

Mileage 3,833

Exterior Colour Ducati Red

998cc Testastretta, L twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodronic, liquid cooled.

Engine Output 136 bhp at 10000rpm.

Brembo brakes & Showa suspension

Stainless steel exhaust with 50mm Termignoni.

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Ducati 998s Testastretta Biposto

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Model History

The Ducati 998, a successor to the Ducati 996 and the final variation on the Ducati 996, was produced in various models from 2002 to 2004. The new Testastretta engine shared many similarities with the previous Desmoquattro engine in the 996, although it was completely new from the crankshaft up. The term "Testastretta" means "Narrow Head" and refers to a complete redesign of the cylinder heads. The desmedromic valve actuation method was retained.

The 996 had a bore and stroke of 98.0 x 66.0 mm. The bore and stoke of the 998 was more oversquare at 100.0 x 63.5 mm. The included valve angle was reduced from 40 degrees on the 996 to 25 degrees on the 998. Valve sizes were increased, and the camshafts had slightly increased lift, but with shorter duration. Horsepower increased from 112 to 123 on the standard engine, 136 998S and 139 998R.

The 998R and 998S models had different crankcases with a deep oil sump. The standard 998 had crankcases which were very similar to the previous Desmoquattro. The 998S as well as the 998R had revised cam profiles which provided more power than the standard 998. The 998R model used a 104 x 58.8 mm bore and stroke which actually displaced 999cc, and was very similar to the engine used in the subsequent 999R model.

In 2001, Ducati introduced the 996R with the 998 cc Testastretta engine. This bike was the true introduction of the Testastretta engine and the 998 model. The engine was similar to the 2002 998S. 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 Baylis.

Bike History

I have owned this bike from new, it has always stayed in the house, up on paddock stands. Immaculate and looked after. Mileage mostly due to, two trips to the Isle of Mann.

Engine; 998cc L Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Power; 136BHP @ 10000rpm

Front Suspension; Showa with TiN upside-down fully adjustable fork

Rear Suspension; progressive linkage with adjustable Ohlins monoshock

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Ducati Corse leathers with full armour protection including back protector and knee sliders. Size 52 (medium).

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