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Ducati-998r-2003-2003-1.jpg
Ducati 998R
Manufacturer
Production 2003
Class Sport Bike
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

Clutch: dry, multiplate, hydraulic
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


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 104.1mm bore x 104.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate, hydraulic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

2003 Ducati 998R 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.

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