Ducati 888
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | 1991-1993 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 851 |
| Successor | Ducati 916 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 888 cc (54 cu in), 90° V-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| Transmission | 6 speed, chain drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Brakes | Front: Dual disc Rear: Single disc |
The Ducati 888 was a motorcycle manufactured by Ducati as an upgrade to the Ducati 851. The earlier 851 had introduced liquid cooling, computerized fuel injection and four-valve heads to the company's two cylinder motors. In 1991 Ducati increased the capacity of the 851 to 888 cc to create the 888. Both engines featured the Desmoquattro valvetrain concept in which a four valve per cylinder motor was given desmodromic valve actuation, with cams both opening and closing the valves.
Continuing refinement yielded the next two generations of the Ducati Desmoquattro superbike, resulting in the 916/996 and 999 lines.
Racing history
- 1991 Doug Polen - Ducati 888
- 1992 Doug Polen - Ducati 888
External links
- Ducati 888 SBK91 at Ducati.com Heritage.
- Ducati 888 SBK92 at Ducati.com Heritage.
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