Ducati 888SPS

Make Model	Ducati 888 SPS
Year	1992
Production	100 units
Engine	Four stroke, 90° L-twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity	888 cc / 54.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	94 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Weber I.A.W. CPU P7 electronic fuel injection. 2 x 50mm throttle bodies
Spark Plugs	Champion A59GC
Ignition	Inductive magnetically triggered
Battery	12V 16Ah
Starting	Electric
Max Power	89.4 kW / 120 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	86.82 Nm / 64 ft-lb @ 7250 rpm
Clutch	Dry, multiplate
Transmission	6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	2:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios	1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1
Final Drive Ratio	2.466:1 (15/37)
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Tubular steel
Front Suspension	42 mm Öhlins GD061 upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable
Rear Suspension	Öhlins DU 8071 single shock with preload and damping adjust
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 x 17
Rear Tyre	180/55 x 17
Rake	24.5°
Trail	94 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions	Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1120 mm / 44.1 in
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight	185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile	11.2 sec / 198.6 km/h / 123.4 mph
Top Speed	260 km/h / 162 mph
Road Test	Motosprint 1992

Ducati introduced the 120hp 888SPS (Sport Production Special) in 1992, the rarest of all the 851/888 street-bikes.

It was a true race replica in every respect. The engine was virtually identical to the 1991 Corsa but with slightly more power due to larger valves and a higher lift cam. The SPS featured a quick-release carbon fiber fuel tank, seat and silencers as well as a racing radiator without fan cooling to further reduce weight. The frame was borrowed from the 851 Strada but incorporated revised foot peg mounts and bent outer tubes. Full Ohlins suspension greatly improved handling and Brembo gold series brakes provided stopping power close to that of the Corsa.