Ducati 998S User Manual

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Charging the battery (fig. 32)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the r.h. body panel (page 37), undo the screw (1)
and remove the upper bracket.
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first,
and then the red positive terminal (+).
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative
terminal (-).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the positive terminal (red) first (+).
Refit the battery on its mount and secure the top bracket
with screw (1). Connect the terminals. Grease the
terminal screws to improve conductivity.
fig. 32
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 1A for 5-10 hours.

Ducati 998S Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm 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
Tire Front	120/70 ZR17
Tire Rear	190/50 ZR17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Torque	97 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	17 liters