Ducati 888
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–1994 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 851 |
| Successor | Ducati 916 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | liquid cooled 888 cc (54 cu in), 90° V-twin, fuel injected 4V/cyl. desmodromic |
| Bore / stroke | 94.0 mm × 64.0 mm (3.70 in × 2.52 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Power | 70.1 kW (94.0 hp) @ 8,740 rpm |
| Torque | 80.5 N⋅m (59.4 lb⋅ft) at 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed, chain drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Brakes | Front: Dual disc Rear: Single disc |
| Tires | Michelin Hi-Sport 120/70ZR17 (f) 180/55ZR17 (r) |
| Rake, trail | 24.5°, 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.0 in) |
| Weight | 204 kg (449 lb) (tank empty) (dry) 217 kg (479 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L; 4.2 imp gal (5.0 US gal) |
The Ducati 888 is a motorcycle manufactured by Ducati between 1991 and 1994 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. Ducati's desmodromic system reduces the frictional penalty from conventional valve springs.