The Ducati 998 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 123 hp (89.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 998 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 17% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th 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.
123 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Ducati models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Ducati models.
790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.
17 L — larger than about 68% 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.
2,030
2,131
5% below average.
1,080
1,124
4% below average.
1,410
1,474
4% below average.
790
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.621 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 621.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 123.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.57:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 123 hp (89.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm |
| Torque | 96.9 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,030 mm (79.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6212 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.