Ducati 1000 S2 (1984)

The Ducati 1000 S2 is a 1984 motorcycle with a four-stroke, L-twin cylinder engine. It has desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder and is bevel gear driven. The bike’s capacity is 973 cc with a bore x stroke of 88 x 80 mm and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. Induction comes from 2 x 40 mm Dell’Orto PHM 40B carburetors, with ignition provided by a Bosch electronic system and Spark Plugs are Bosch W7B. It has a 5-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 1.769:1 and final drive ratio of 2.733:1. The bike’s front suspension uses a 38 mm Marzocchi oil damped telescopic fork, while the rear suspension features Marzocchi dual shocks that are 5-way spring preload adjustable. Front brakes are 2 x 280 mm discs with 2 piston calipers and rear brakes are a single 260 mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike measures 2200 mm in length, 700 mm in width, and 1250 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1500 mm and a seat height of 800 mm. The dry weight is 196 kg, and fuel capacity is 18 L. The bike is capable of a top speed of 222 km/h or 138 mph, with a maximum power output of 76 hp at 6700 rpm or 90 hp at 7500 rpm and max torque of 84 Nm at 5800 rpm.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 1000 S2

Year: 1984


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 973 cc / 59.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 2 x 40 mm Dell’Orto PHM 40B carburetors
Spark Plugs: Bosch W7B
Ignition: Bosch electronic
Battery: Yuasa 19Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55.9 kW 76 hp @ 6700 rpm or 66.2 kW / 90 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 84 Nm / 8.6 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.769:1 (39/69)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.720 / 2nd 1.761 / 3rd 1.250 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.733:1 (15/41)

Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi oil damped telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi dual shocks, 5-way spring preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 280 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V18
Dimensions: Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 196 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 222 km/h / 138 mph

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