Ducati 998S User Manual

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Suspensions
Front
Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjusters
for rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springs
of fork legs).
Stanchion diameter:
43 mm.
Travel along leg axis:
120 mm.
Rear
Of the progressive type, thanks to a rocker arm
connecting frame and upper pivot point of the shock
absorber and an arch connected at the bottom to
swingarm. The shock absorber enables the adjustment of
rebound and compression damping and spring preload.
At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light-alloy
swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot pin passing
through the frame and engine.
The whole system gives the bike excellent stability.
Travel:
71 mm.
Wheel travel:
130 mm.
Electric system
Basic electric items are:
front headlamp consisting of the following:
12V-55W low beam unit, poly-ellipsoidal with capacitor;
12V-55W high beam unit;
parking light with no. 2 12V-5W bulbs.
Instrument panel, 12V-1.2W warning lights; 12V-2W
instrument lights.
Electrical controls on handlebars.
Turn indicators, 12V-10W bulbs.
Horn.
Stop light switches.
Battery 12V-10 Ah.
Generator 12V-520W.
Electronic voltage regulator (rectifier), protected by a
40A fuse near the battery.
Starter motor, 12V-0.7 kW.
Tail light, 12V-5/21W double-filament bulb for stop light
and parking light; 12V-5W bulb for number plate light.
Note
See “Replacing bulbs” on page 47 for relevant
instructions.

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