Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1993 Ducati 888 SP5 features a 888 cc (54.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88 Nm (64.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 132.9 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 888 SP5 measures 188 kg (414 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.63 HP/kg (1.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.81 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph).
Specific Output
132.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.63 HP/kg (1.59 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~327 km (203 mi)
Engine
Displacement888.0 ccm (54.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 64.0 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber I.A.W Twin injector
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
IgnitionWeber I.A.W -
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM11000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry plate
Performance
Top Speed260.0 km/h (161.6 mph)
0-400m10.57 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.81 litres/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.49 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases134.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustDouble carbon pipes
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular Chrom-Molybdenium steel
Rake24.0°
Front SuspensionShowa GD061-USD
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionOhlins DU8071 Monoshock
Rear Travel65 mm (2.6 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6277 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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