Ducati 998 User Manual

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E
Rear brake
With fixed drilled steel disc.
Disc diameter:
220 mm
Hydraulically operated by a pedal on R.H. side.
Braking surface:
25 sq cm
Make:
BREMBO
Type:
P2.105N
Friction material:
FERIT I/D 450 FF
Master cylinder type:
PS 11.
Warning
Brake fluid can dissolve paintwork and cause
severe eye and skin injuries in the event of accidental
spilling. Wash the affected area with abundant running
water.
Transmission
Dry clutch operated by a control lever on left handlebar.
Drive is transmitted from engine to gearbox main shaft
via spur gears.
Gear ratio:
31/62 (748/748S); 32/59 (998).
6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear change
pedal on left side of motorcycle.
Front/rear sprocket ratio:
14/38 (748/748S); 15/36 (998)
Total gear ratios:
1
st
gear 15/37 (748/748S/998).
2
nd
gear 17/30 (748/748S/998).
3
rd
gear 20/28 (748/748S/998).
4
th
gear 22/26 (748/748S/998).
5
th
gear 23/24 (748/748S/998).
6
th
gear 24/23 (748/748S/998).
Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel:
Make:
DID
Type:
520 VL2 (748/748S); 525 HV (998).
Size:
5/8"x1/4" (748/748S); 5/8"x1/16" (998)
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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