DUCATI 998S Final Edition (2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 998S Final Edition, a sports machine that marked the end of the 916 family, which debuted in 1994. The family was in production for 10 years and comprised various models with different engine displacements, similar appearances, and excellent performance.

The 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition was similar to its predecessors, but set apart from other Ducati's by the Final Edition silver plate on the steering head, an emblazoned tank, an Italian flag painted on its tail, and an upgraded Ohlins suspension package.

In the appearance department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat with a red passenger seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's handling was achieved by an upgraded suspension system comprising a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for power, the 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 130 hp at 10,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.