Ducati 888

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Ducati 888
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Manufacturer Ducati
Production 1991-1993
Predecessor Ducati 851
Successor Ducati 916
Class Sport bike
Engine 888 cc (54 cu in), L-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled
Transmission 6 speed, chain drive
Brakes Front: Dual disc
Rear: Single disc

The Ducati 888 motorcycle was the upgrade of the Ducati 851, which had introduced liquid cooling, computerized fuel injection and four-valve heads to the company's legendary two cylinder motors.

In 1991 Ducati increased the capacity of the 851 to 888cc, a further evolution of the Desmoquattro valvetrain concept that mated their long-running and unique desmodromic valve actuation--with cams both opening and, as opposed to springs, closing the valves--to a four valves per cylinder layout.

Continuing refinement yielded the next two generations of Ducati Desmoquattro "hyperbikes," the 916/996 and 999 lines.

[edit] Racing

  • 1991 Flag of the United States Doug Polen - Ducati 888
  • 1992 Flag of the United States Doug Polen - Ducati 888


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