Ducati 888 SP4 (1992)

The Ducati 888 SP4 – a motorcycle that embodies the essence of Italian engineering and design. This 90-degree L-twin cylinder engine, with its desmodromic valve train and DOHC configuration, is a masterclass in performance and refinement. With four valves per cylinder and belt-driven camshafts, this 90-horsepower marvel delivers a thrilling riding experience that’s as much about finesse as it is about brute force.

As you settle into the saddle of the SP4, you’ll be greeted by the familiar lines of the 1992 851 Strada, with its revised footpeg mounts and bent outer tubes. But beneath the surface lies a beast of an engine, complete with Brembo “Gold Series” brakes and a lightweight curved radiator that’s more suited to a trackday special.

But let’s not be fooled – this is no ordinary production bike. The Ducati 888 SP4 is a limited edition model that’s been distilled from the very essence of the company’s racing DNA, with power delivery so sweet it’ll leave you wanting more, and more, and more.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Four stroke, 90 L-twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Engine Capacity	888 cc / 54.2 cu in
Max Power	86.8 kw / 118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.5 US gallons / 17.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	456 lbs / 207 kg
Seat Height	29.9 inches / 760 mm

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All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	Ducati 888 SP4
Year	1992

Engine

Engine Type	Four stroke, 90 L-twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Displacement	888 cc / 54.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	94 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Max Horsepower	86.8 kw / 118 hp
Engine Management System	Weber I.A.W. CPU P7 electronic fuel injection. 2 x 50mm throttle bodies
Cooling System	Liquid cooled

Performance

Top Speed

255 km/h / 159 mph

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Transmission

Clutch	Dry,multiplate
Gearbox	6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	2:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios	1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive	Chain

Electrical & Electronics System

Battery	12V 16Ah
Starter	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Tubular steel
Front Suspension	42 mmhlinsFG 9050upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable
Rear Suspension	hlins DU 8070 single shock with preload and damping adjust
Rake	24.5
Trail	94 mm / 3.7 in

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tire Size	120/70 x 17
Rear Tire Size	180/55 x 17
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length	2000 mm / 78.7 in
Overall Width	670 mm / 26.4 in
Overall Height	1120 mm / 44.1 in
Seat Height	29.9 inches / 760 mm
Wheelbase	56.3 inches / 1430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.5 US gallons / 17.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	456 lbs / 207 kg
Dry Weight	188 kg / 414 lbs

Features

Four-stroke L-twin cylinder engine
90-degree V-angle
DOHC (dual overhead camshaft) design
Desmodromic valve actuation
4 valves per cylinder
Belt-driven engine
Revised cooling system on SPS model
Curved radiator on SPS model
Termignoni racing exhaust system with carbon fiber mufflers on SPS model
Higher-specification SPS engine with 34mm and 30mm valves
Higher lift inlet camshaft on SPS engine
Pivoting gas tank (steel on SP4, quick-release carbon fiber on SPS)
Brembo “Gold Series” P4.30/34 calipers on front brakes
Revised footpeg mounts on SPS model
Bent outer tubes on SPS frame
17-liter carbon fiber petrol tank on SPS model
Road transmission on SPS engine

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