| MODEL | DUCATI 998R 2002 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, 90° L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 999 cc / 61 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 104 x 58.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 105 Nm / 77.4 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fork, TiN coated |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided swingarm, progressive linkage, Öhlins monoshock |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2030 mm / 79.9 in |
| Overall Width | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 403 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km / 40.2 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
The 998R was the limited-production homologation special of the 998 range, built so that Ducati could race the second-generation Testastretta engine in World Superbike. It has a larger bore and shorter stroke than the other 998s for higher revs, bigger valves and stronger crankcases. It also got fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels and carbon bodywork, making it the most track-focused 998.
