Ducati 998 User Manual

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Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods,
it is advisable to carry out the following operations before
storing it away:
clean the motorcycle;
remove tank drain plug and seal and drain all fuel from
tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through
the spark plug seats, then crank the engine by hand a
few times so a protective film of oil will spread on
cylinder inner walls;
place the motorcycle on the paddock stand;
disconnect and remove the battery. Battery should be
checked and charged whenever the motorcycle has been
left unridden for over a month;
protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas that will
protect paintwork and let condensate breathe out.
A special canvas is available from Ducati Performance.
Important notes
Some countries, such as France, Germany, Great Britain,
Switzerland and so on, have compulsory emission and
noise standards that include mandatory inspections at
regular intervals.
Carry out any required inspection and replace any parts
using Ducati original spare parts complying with local law.
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Ducati 998 Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine Type	L-twin, 4-valve per cylinder, Desmodromic
Power	123 hp @ 9, 750 rpm
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	17 liters