desmo996
02-16-2004, 08:32 AM
Motorcycle guys;
I've been thinking about trading in my '99 996 for the '04 998s FE (Final Edition). I used to have a 916 and this will be the last year the 916 body style will ever be produced. My bike is getting old and I wouldn't mind the 916 body style for another 5 years. My 996 is paid off and the new 998s will run about 20k :( . The wife is willing to go with the idea :D .
Here the lit. from the ducati website:
"2004 will mark the ten-year anniversary of the most iconic and victorious motorcycle ever made. As a final tribute to this remarkable creation, Ducati presents the limited edition Ducati 998S Final Edition.
The “S” model Testastretta engine delivers the extraordinary power and performance the world-beating 996R. Included is the Corse extended crankcase sump - for positive lubrication no matter the acceleration or lean angle.
Fully adjustable Ohlins front forks and an Ohlins rear shock let you lean-in and power-out confidently in the turns, while an Ohlins steering damper keeps the front end stable.
Additional features make the 998 F.E. a truly unique bike. A silver plate on the steering head is inscribed “Ducati998S Final Edition”. The bike tail is painted like the Italian tricolor (red, white and green) and bears the Italian claim, Ducati Campione del Mondo (Ducati World Champion). The tank is emblazoned with Victor’s laurels, the number 1 and the total number of 998 victories (8 Championships, 115 races)."
Type L twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement 998 cc
BorexStroke 100x63.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.4:1
Power 100 kW - 136 HP @ 10000 rpm
Torque 101Nm - 10.3 kgm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust 2 aluminum mufflers by Termignoni
Emissions Euro 1
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3th 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
I've been thinking about trading in my '99 996 for the '04 998s FE (Final Edition). I used to have a 916 and this will be the last year the 916 body style will ever be produced. My bike is getting old and I wouldn't mind the 916 body style for another 5 years. My 996 is paid off and the new 998s will run about 20k :( . The wife is willing to go with the idea :D .
Here the lit. from the ducati website:
"2004 will mark the ten-year anniversary of the most iconic and victorious motorcycle ever made. As a final tribute to this remarkable creation, Ducati presents the limited edition Ducati 998S Final Edition.
The “S” model Testastretta engine delivers the extraordinary power and performance the world-beating 996R. Included is the Corse extended crankcase sump - for positive lubrication no matter the acceleration or lean angle.
Fully adjustable Ohlins front forks and an Ohlins rear shock let you lean-in and power-out confidently in the turns, while an Ohlins steering damper keeps the front end stable.
Additional features make the 998 F.E. a truly unique bike. A silver plate on the steering head is inscribed “Ducati998S Final Edition”. The bike tail is painted like the Italian tricolor (red, white and green) and bears the Italian claim, Ducati Campione del Mondo (Ducati World Champion). The tank is emblazoned with Victor’s laurels, the number 1 and the total number of 998 victories (8 Championships, 115 races)."
Type L twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement 998 cc
BorexStroke 100x63.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.4:1
Power 100 kW - 136 HP @ 10000 rpm
Torque 101Nm - 10.3 kgm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust 2 aluminum mufflers by Termignoni
Emissions Euro 1
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3th 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control