Ducati 998 Biposto (2002)

The 2002 Ducati 998 Biposto is a liquid-cooled, four-stroke L twin-cylinder motorcycle that comes with a DOHC, desmodromic 4-valve per cylinder design. Its engine has a 998 cc/ 60.9 cu in capacity, and a compression ratio of 12.3:1. The bike has Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M and electronic fuel injection. The Ducati 998 Biposto’s maximum power is 89.7 kW/123 hp @ 9750 rpm and maximum torque is 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft. lbs @ 8000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission with straight cut gears and chain final drive. The motorcycle features a tubular steel trellis frame, Showa upside-down fork with TiN coating, and an A arm rocker with a progressively working Ohlins central shock strut. The wheels have a front tire size of 120/60 ZR17 and a rear tire size of 190/55 ZR17. It has a dry weight of 198 kg / 436 lbs and a fuel capacity of 17 L/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal. On average, it consumes 5.7 L/100 km/17.6 km/l/41.4 US mpg/49.7 Imp mpg, and can reach a top speed of 265 km/h/165 mph. The motorcycle has a seat height of 790 mm/ 31.1 in, a wheelbase of 1410 mm/55.5 in, and overall dimensions of 2030 mm/79.9 in (L) x 780 mm/30.7 in (W) x 1080 mm/42.5 in (H). The Ducati 998 Biposto has received positive reviews from Motorcycle-USA, Motorbikes Today, and Motocorse.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 998 Biposto

Year: 2002
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 58.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M, 54mm throttle bodies, electronic fuel injection
Spark Plugs: Champion RG4HC
Exhaust: 2 Aluminum mufflers by Termignoni
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 89.7 kW / 123 hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft. lbs @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84:1 (32/59), straight cut gears
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182/ 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.40:1 1(5/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: Showa upside down fork with 43 mm of condition pipe diameter, TiN coating
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: A arm rocker with progressively working ~Ahlins central shock strut
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg / 49.7 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec
Top Speed: 265 km/h / 165 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle-USA / Motorbikes Today / Motocorse
Manual: Blackbears.ru