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55/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.5 hp/kg
Engine
992 ccm
Technical Overview
2008 Ducati SportClassic 1000 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ducati's classic motorcycle platform, the 2008 Ducati SportClassic 1000 S utilizes a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90.8 HP (66.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the SportClassic 1000 S measures 181 kg (399 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
91.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg/HP)
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement992.0 ccm (60.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power90.8 HP (66.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchWet multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
ExhaustBlack exhaust system with two mufflers r.h.
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