Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 998 / S / BOSTROM or R ?

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Originally posted by RCA
The 999 is an aweful looking bike, it looks like it was designed by someone from volvo, not at all a classic, discounts by dealers and the UK saturated with units brought in from Europe, hence the 'bargain', I would'nt touch a 999 with a long pole. Clearly not an investment. I'll take a 998 thanks anyday. How much will I pay for a 998R.

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by RCA]

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by RCA]

Instead of the tradition of the newbie buying the drinks, name your drink mate and i'll line them up. A Yorkshireman with taste.

Power wise the standard 998 is 123bhp

The 998S (same engine in the Bostrum & Bayliss reps, main differences on the reps are the Ohlins forks and paintwork, over the 998S) knocks out 136 bhp.

The 996R (also has a 998 engine) knocks out 135bhp

The 998R has a shorter stroke 999cc engine and produces 139bhp.

easy way to recognise the 996R 998S/R motor over the standard 998 engine is sandcast crankcases and deep sump motor, just in case a seller tells a few porkies.