Ducati 998 R (2002)

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The Ducati 998 R is a high-performance motorcycle produced in 2002, equipped with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine. The engine has a capacity of 999 cc and a bore x stroke of 104 x 58.8 mm, with a cooling system of liquid coolant and a compression ratio of 12.3:1. The fuel system is a Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M, 54mm throttle bodies with electronic fuel injection, and the bike uses Champion RG4HC spark plugs, and has two aluminum mufflers by Termignoni. The bike produces an impressive 136 hp at 10200 rpm and a torque of 105 Nm at 8000 rpm, and uses a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a 6-speed transmission with a final drive ratio of 2.40:1. The machine weighs 183 kg and has a tank that can hold a capacity of 17 L of fuel. The Ducati 998 R has a top speed of 280 km/h and can achieve a standing quarter mile in just 10.3 seconds. The frame is made of tubular steel trellis, and the front and rear suspension use an ~Ahlins upside-down fork and a central shock strut, respectively. The rear wheel travel is 130 mm/5.1 in, and the front wheel travels approximately 120 mm/4.7 in. The bike has dual 320 mm front discs and a single 220 mm rear disc brake. The Ducati 998 R is a powerful bike with a high-performance engine and high speeds capabilities.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 998 R

Year: 2002


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 999 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 58.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M, 54mm throttle bodies, electronic fuel injection
Spark Plugs: Champion RG4HC
Exhaust: 2 Aluminum mufflers by Termignoni
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 100 kW / 136 hp @ 10200 rpm
Max Torque: 105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 ft. lbs @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84:1 (32/59), straight cut gears
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182/ 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.40:1 1(5/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: ~Ahlins upside down fork with 43 mm of condition pipe diameter, TiN coating
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: A arm rocker with progressively working ~Ahlins central shock strut
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 183 kg / 403 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.1 km/l / 40.2 US mpg / 48.3 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.3 sec
Top Speed: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Manual: Blackbears.ru Ducati_998-748

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