The 998r has the same ratios as the S in the box.


The torque and power figures are the same 996r/998s

The S probably won't have titanium rods but I wouldn't bet on it.


In this weeks comic (MCN) there was a 996r for less than a 998s advertised below it.

996r & 998r prices are still coming down on the secondhand market. The time of year can have an influence on asking/selling prices.

If you want race heritage its the 6r if its the best spec motor ever in the classic shape its the 8r. The 8r motor is the same as the 03/04 999r

Ray.

No sorry.

[Edited on 5-3-2005 by flanks]

996R has the heritage but the 998R is THE ducati to have, trust me!
end of story........

anyone spot the deliberate mistake in Chillo's post? I did,

996R has the heritage SO 996R is THE bike to have, trust me! end of story.

you nearly had us mate.:D:D

they are both fantastic (virtually identical) bikes, but the motor in 998R felt much stronger (and smoother) which is what i liked about it! IMHO

Yep, Chillo is right, the shorter stroke 998R motor is a good bit better. Remember, the 996R motor was the first testastretta motor. They were bound to make it better, which they did for the 998R.

But also a good bit more expensive !!!!

If i get the 6R it would not cost me to much but the 8R would put me back in the hands of the bank manager again :(


Is it really worth the extra ???

thats your choice really, dont want you blaming us for your debt. As already said, they are both superb bikes.

Test ride them both, then make up your mind.

Having owned both the 998s and the 998r it just hast to be the 998r