Ducati 998 User Manual

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Side stand (fig. 15)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the
bearing surface is hard and flat.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melt
by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall
over.
When parking in downhill road tracts, always park the
motorcycle with its rear wheel facing downhill.
To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle
handlebars with both hands and push down on the thrust
arm (1) with your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the
motorcycle until the side stand is resting on the ground.
Important
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported
on the side stand.
To move the side stand to its rest position (horizontal
position), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the same
time, lift the thrust arm (1) with your foot.
Note
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism
(two springs, one into the other) and the safety sensor (2)
at regular intervals.
1
2
Warning
The motorcycle can be started only if the side stand
is in “rest” position as it is equipped with a safety device
preventing engine start if the stand is down.
fig. 15
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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