1994-2004 Ducati 748 / 748S / 998 Owner's Manual (85 P.)
Complete ownership documentation for the iconic Ducati 748 & 998 desmodromic twins covering maintenance, diagnostics, and adjustment procedures. Includes detailed specifications and service intervals.
Ducati Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Ducati 748, 748S, 998
Sub-models / Variants: 748, 748S, 998, 998S
Model Years: 1994–2004
Technical Data:
- Engine: Twin cylinder, four-stroke, 90-degree L-type, longitudinal
- Engine Displacement: 748 cc (748/748S), 998 cc (998)
- Compression Ratio: 1:11.5±0.5 (748/748S), 1:11.4±0.5 (998)
- Max Power (748/748S): 71.3 kW (97 HP) at 11,000 rpm
- Max Power (998): 167 kW (123 HP) at 9,750 rpm
- Max Torque (748/748S): 7.5 kgm at 9,000 rpm
- Max Torque (998): 9.89 Kgm at 8,000 rpm
- Brake Disc (Front): Double floating drilled, 320 mm
- Brake Disc (Rear): Fixed drilled, 220 mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liters (4.5 US gal) including 4 liter reserve
- Coolant Circuit Capacity: 3.5 liters
- Dry Weight: 196 kg (748/748S), 198 kg (998)
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Ducati 748, 748S & 998 Owner's Manual (1994–2004)
Get the essential operating guidelines, factory settings, and maintenance schedules for your L-twin. This original 84-page English-language owner's manual covers the 1994–2004 Ducati 748, 748S, and 998 models.
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- Lifetime Access: Securely saved to your account so you can retrieve it anytime, even if you lose your files.
- Shop-Ready: Fully searchable and formatted so you can print individual pages or the entire manual for the workbench.
- Visual Reference: Includes 68 illustrations, wiring diagrams, and detailed component location charts.
Operation & Routine Maintenance
Learn the proper operating procedures and basic upkeep for your Ducati. This manual guides you through handlebar controls, instrument panel features, and the factory immobilizer system. It covers essential pre-ride safety checks, US-spec break-in procedures, and cold-weather starting steps. For routine maintenance, you will find factory-approved intervals and specs for fairing removal, air filter service, coolant and brake fluid inspection, and basic electrical care (including fuse and bulb replacement).
Technical Specifications & Capacities
Stop guessing on capacities and settings. The technical data section provides the exact factory benchmarks for the 748 and 998 L-twin engines, detailing bore, stroke, compression ratios, and power delivery. It also lists critical specs like the 3.5-liter coolant capacity, the 17-liter fuel tank limit, and the 43 mm front fork stanchion diameter.
Looking for deeper mechanical teardowns? See our overview on how factory workshop documentation is structured for these models.
Note: This publication is a digital owner's manual meant for reference, factory specifications, and routine maintenance schedules. It is not a step-by-step diagnostic or heavy repair manual.
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