Ducati 888SPS
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| Ducati 888SPS | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1992 |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h / 162 mph |
| Ignition | Inductive magnetically triggered |
| Spark Plug | Champion A59GC |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm Showa GD061 upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable Rear: Öhlins DU 8071 single shock with preload and damping adjust |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 320 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 x 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Weight | 188 kg / 414 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 260 km/h / 162 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven. The engine featured a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry,multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 x 17 front tire and a 180/55 x 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm Showa GD061 upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins DU 8071 single shock with preload and damping adjust. The 888SPS was fitted with a 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 188 kg / 414 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
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Ducati 888 SPS
| Make Model | Ducati 888 SPS |
|---|---|
| Year | 1992 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Displacement | 888 cc / 54.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 64 mm |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Weber I.A.W. CPU P7 electronic fuel injection. 2 x 50mm throttle bodies |
| Spark Plug | Champion A59GC |
| Ignition | Inductive magnetically triggered |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 73.5 kW / 100 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78.5 Nm / 8.0 kgf-m / 57.9 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry,multiplate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2:1 (31/62) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.466:1 (15/37) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Showa GD061 upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins DU 8071 single shock with preload and damping adjust |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 x 17 |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 11.2 sec / 198.6 km/h / 123.4 mph |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h / 162 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1992 |