Ducati 998
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| Ducati 998 | |
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 996 |
| Successor | Ducati 999 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 996 cc (61 cu in), L-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled Bore x stroke: 100.0 mm x 63.5 mm |
| Top speed | 259 km/h (161 mph) |
| Power | 123 hp (92 kW) @ 9750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 43 mm Rear: Fully adjustable Ohlins |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 320 mm disc, 4-piston Brembo caliper Rear: Single 220 mm disc, two-piston caliper |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1409.7 mm) |
The Ducati 998, an upgraded version of the Ducati 996, only lasted for one season in 2003. The engine shared few parts with the 996. It featured the Testastretta engine across all models.
The 996 had a bore and stroke of 98.0 x 66.0 mm. The bore and stoke of the 998 were 100.0 x 63.5 mm. The included valve angle was reduced from 40 degrees on the 996 to 25 degrees on the 998. Valve sizes were increased, and the camshafts had slightly increased lift. This raised peak revs from 8500 to 9750, and raised the horsepower from 112 to 123. [1]
A 2001 Ducati 996, in black, was featured in the 2003 motion picture The Matrix Reloaded. Trinity, played by Carrie-Anne Moss, escapes her pursuers riding the superbike. Stunt doubled by Debbie Evans, it is considered one of the all time great chase scenes. Ducati subsequently announced a limited edition of similar bikes in a very dark green color, but as production of the 996 had since ceased, these were actually 998-engined bikes.
[edit] References
- ^ The 2002 Ducati Desmoquattro Testastretta 998. PowerSportsNetwork. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
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