Ducati 888

Ducati 888

Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	1991-1993
Predecessor	Ducati 851
Successor	Ducati 916
Class	Sport bike
Engine	888 cc (54 cu in), L-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled
Transmission	6 speed, chain drive
Frame type	Tubular steel trellis frame
Brakes	Front: Dual disc Rear: Single disc

The Ducati 888 was a motorcycle manufactured by Ducati 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.

Continuing refinement yielded the next two generations of the Ducati Desmoquattro superbike, resulting in the 916/996 and 999 lines.

Racing history

• 1991 Doug Polen - Ducati 888
• 1992 Doug Polen - Ducati 888