The Ducati 998 S motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 79.9 in (2,030 mm), height 42.5 in (1,080 mm), wheelbase 55.5 in (1,410 mm), and the seat height 31.1 in (790 mm).
Ducati 998 S dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Ducati models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Ducati models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Ducati model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.5% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Ducati models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 79.9 in (2,030 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Height | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Ducati 998 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 79.9 in (2,030 mm) | — | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
Ducati 998 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Ducati 998 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Ducati 998 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.5 in (1,410 mm), giving the Ducati 998 S a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.5% of overall length.
Is the Ducati 998 S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 79.9 in (2,030 mm), making the Ducati 998 S shorter than most comparable Ducati models. 1.6 in below the category median.