Rare and collectible 2002 Ducati 998 Superbike, totally original except for belts, tires, and fluids with less than 1K miles on the odometer!
* Used bikes do not have warranty, but coverage can be purchased for additional cost.
WORLD SUPERBIKE
The Ducati 998 is a sportbike made by Ducati from 2002 to 2004. It was the successor to the 996 and the final variation on the 916. Its new Testastretta engine shared many similarities with the previous Desmoquattro engine from the 996, although it was completely new from the crankshaft up. Testastretta means "narrow head" and refers to a complete redesign of the cylinder heads. The desmodromic valve actuation method was retained.
The 996 had a bore and stroke of 98.0 mm à 66.0 mm. The bore and stroke of the 998 is more oversquare at 100.0 mm à 63.5 mm. The included valve angle was reduced from 40 degrees to 25 degrees. Valve sizes were increased, and the camshafts had slightly increased lift, but with shorter duration. Horsepower increased from 112 to 123.
The 998 was available in Biposto and Monoposto (one or two seat) versions.
