The Ducati 888 SP5 motorcycle specifications include a 888 cc (54.19 cu in) engine, power of 118 hp (86.1 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 188 kg (414.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 888 SP5 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 12% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 67th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.
About 6% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 4th percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
118 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Ducati models with power data.
888 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Ducati models.
760 mm — taller than about 4% of Ducati models.
19 L — larger than about 83% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
2,000
2,131
6% below average.
670
823
19% below average.
1,120
1,124
Close to average.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
760
808
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 327 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.628 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 627.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 132.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.47:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1993 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 888 cc (54.19 cu in) |
| Power | 118 hp (86.1 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 64 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Weber I.A.W Twin injector |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Ignition | Weber I.A.W – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular Chrom-Molybdenium steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa GD061-USD |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins DU8071 Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 65 mm (2.6 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 188 kg (414.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.81 L/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.49 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 134.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 260.0 km/h (161.6 mph) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 10.57 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6277 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Double carbon pipes |
| Price as new | US$ 28000. Euro 23000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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