2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 137

Suspensions Front Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjuster for rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springs of fork legs). Stanchion diameter: 43 mm Travel along leg axis: 127 mm. Rear Of the progressive type, thanks to a rocker arm connecting frame and upper pivot point of the shock absorber and an arch connected at the bottom to swingarm. The shock absorber enables the adjustment of rebound and compression damping and spring preload. At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light-alloy swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot pin passing through the frame and engine. The whole system gives the bike excellent stability. Travel: 71 mm. Available colours 748/748S model Available in: Ducati anniversary red 473.101 (PPG); Ducati yellow 473.201 (PPG); Titanium grey (748S) *0017 (PPG). 998 model Available in: Ducati anniversary red 473.101 (PPG); Ducati yellow 473.201 (PPG); metallic frame and wheel rims. E 65