DUCATI 998 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

In 2002, alongside the Ducati 998 standard and 998S models, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 998R, a sports machine with different crankcases than the base model and a deep oil sump.

The S and R versions featured revised cam profiles that provided more power and torque, while the Ducati 998R featured a larger bore and shorter stroke resulting in a 999cc displacement.

In the visual department, the 2002 Ducati 998R was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, dual headlights, a single seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

Compared to the standard model, the R-suffixed model featured a race-derived suspension package comprised of a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

The bike's braking performance was handled by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2002 Ducati 998R had its heartbeat set by a 999cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 139 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The Ducati 998 was a sports bike made by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer from 2002 to 2004. The 998 model replaced the Ducati 996 and was succeeded by the Ducati 999 in 2004 when the maker released the 998S FE (Final Edition).

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 998S Bostrom Replica, inspired by the official racing machine ridden by Ben Bostrom in the AMA Superbike Championship.

At the time, the renowned racer had the 155 number on the bike, so Ducati sold 155 Replicas in the US, 155 in the UK, and 155 in the rest of the world. In addition, Ben Bostrom signed every single fuel tank himself.

Unlike the base model, the 2002 Ducati 998S Bostrom Replica was fitted with a race-derived Ohlins suspension system, a blue-finished frame, Marchessini five-spoke wheels, and several carbon fiber elements.

At the bike's core was a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 130 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

In the suspension department, the 2002 Ducati 998S Bostrom Replica packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, with excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike was fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 998, a sports motorcycle manufactured for only three years, from 2002 to 2004, when it was succeeded by the Ducati 999 model.

In addition to the 2002 standard 998 model, the maker released the Ducati 998S Bayliss Replica, inspired by Troy Bayliss's official motorcycle used in the World Superbike Championship.

The 2002 Ducati 998S Bayliss Replica featured several tweaks to the engine, improved suspension and braking systems, and some carbon fiber parts, such as the side fairings, belly pan, mudguards, airbox, chainguard, under-seat heat shield, and exhaust heat guards.

In the aesthetic department, the bike delivered the same standard fittings as the base model, including a full fairing with a small windscreen and dual headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

The tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted with a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 2002 Ducati 998S Bayliss Replica had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 130 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 270 kph (168 mph).

The Ducati 998 was a sports bike manufactured by Ducati from 2002 to 2004 and was released as the successor to the Ducati 996. The bike was powered by a completely new Testastretta engine that shared many similarities with the previously used Desmoquatro unit.

In 2002, alongside the standard 998 model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 998S. This sports machine used different crankcases with a deep oil sump and revised cam profiles, delivering more power than the standard 998.

In the visual department, the 998S was similar to the 998 base model, packing the same standard features, including a full fairing, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The 2002 Ducati 998S took its nerves from a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 130 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 270 kph (168 mph).

In the braking department, the bike packed the same braking system as the standard model, including two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel, a 220 mm disc, and a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The Ducati 998 was a sports machine manufactured by Ducati for only three years, from 2002 to 2004. The bike came as the successor to the Ducati 996 and a final variation of the Ducati 916 model.

The bike had a Testastretta engine that featured many similarities with the previously used Desmoquatro engine of the 996 models, despite the Testastretta unit being completely new from the crankshaft up.

The 998 model was officially dropped from production in 2004 when they released the Ducati 998S FE (Final Edition), which was unavailable as a production machine, but as a special order.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 998, a sports motorcycle with standard features like a full fairing, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the power department, the 2002 Ducati 998 had its muscles from a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 123 hp at 9,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

All the engine power was sent to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 265 kph (165 mph).