what are real differences beteen 998 & 998S - Page 2

John W · 10-Jan-2005, 09:36

Cheers guys.

Reason for asking was to determine hoe different my 'cooking' 998 is from a 998s.

Previous owner (Ben998) has put a large bore system (54mm I think) on complete with chip, and done the brakes too.
Therefore I was wondering what else needed doing.

Btw, the normal 998 also has the rear ohlins.

I would love a 998s (rode one when they first came out) but can't put that much dosh into one bike at present.

Thanks again,
John.

haggizbasher · 11-Jan-2005, 19:55

John,
I was lucky enough to buy a 998S Mono in Yellow..! thru the web site. After taking a 998 out for a test ride it had to be the 'S' Love the bike to bits. It took me almost 8 months before one came up for sale...If you get the chance, buy one...(in yellow of course !)

Henners · 11-Jan-2005, 22:00

I've owned both the 998Bip and the 998S FE - the S engine plus the Ohlins forks makes a world of difference, well worth the extra.

rcgbob44 · 14-Jan-2005, 16:28

And then you went and sold it!.................................silly boy.

Henners · 15-Jan-2005, 08:54

... but only for the most beautiful bike in the world

rcgbob44 · 15-Jan-2005, 09:11

Wot a CX500!!!!!!!

andyb · 15-Jan-2005, 10:30

This is a classic Ducati thing, where do you stop?
Its a sure fact you can keep going and going, eg 998 or 998s? Have you looked at a 996r, or a 998r or a 999r, or a 2005 999s? or a desmosedici??

It just keep going, and the only restriction is budget!

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11-Jan-2005, 19:55	#12
haggizbasher Registered Forum User Posts: 46 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen Mood: Chilled John, I was lucky enough to buy a 998S Mono in Yellow..! thru the web site. After taking a 998 out for a test ride it had to be the 'S' Love the bike to bits. It took me almost 8 months before one came up for sale...If you get the chance, buy one...(in yellow of course !) Reply

11-Jan-2005, 22:00	#13
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 I've owned both the 998Bip and the 998S FE - the S engine plus the Ohlins forks makes a world of difference, well worth the extra. Reply

14-Jan-2005, 16:28	#14
rcgbob44 DSC Club Member BSB Star Bikes: 2009 Ducati Monster 1100s, KTM 890R Posts: 5,993 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: I love the Monster and the KTM & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! And then you went and sold it!.................................silly boy. Reply

15-Jan-2005, 08:54	#15
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 ... but only for the most beautiful bike in the world Reply

15-Jan-2005, 09:11	#16
rcgbob44 DSC Club Member BSB Star Bikes: 2009 Ducati Monster 1100s, KTM 890R Posts: 5,993 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: I love the Monster and the KTM & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Wot a CX500!!!!!!! Reply