Frame; Wheels; Tyres - Ducati 998S Owner's Manual

Frame

Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of high-
strength steel.
Steering angle (on each side):
27°
For improved performance on track the headstock angle
can be changed (see page 45).
STANDARD steering setting for road riding is as follows:
Steering head angle:
24°30'
Trail:
97 mm.
For track riding, setting can be modified to the following
values:
Steering head angle:
23°30'
Trail:
91 mm.
Note
When headstock is set to 23°30', steering lock will
not operate.

Wheels

Five-spoke light-alloy rims.
Front wheel
Dimensions:
3.50x17"
Rear wheel
Dimensions:
5.50x17"
Front wheel spindle can be removed.
The rear wheel is overhanging with respect to the
sprocket hub and secured with a nut and safety clip. In
this way, the rear wheel can be quickly replaced.

Tyres

Front tyre
Tubeless, radial tyre.
Size:
120/70-ZR17.
Rear tyre
Tubeless, radial tyre.
Size:
190/50-ZR17.
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