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Ducati
888
Sport · 888 cc
For sale now5 motorcycles
- Engine
- 888 cc
- Power
- 95 hp
- Weight
- 188 kg
- Price range
- €14,212 – €22,847
- Avg. mileage
- 39,900 km
- Common year
- 1993 · 4 motorcycles
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888 at a glance
Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.
Displacement
888 cc
Power
95 hp · 70 kW
Torque
88 Nm
Category
Sport
Specifications
- Displacement
- 888 cc
- Power
- 95 hp · 70 kW
- Torque
- 88 Nm
- Weight
- 188 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Production
- 1991 – 1994
- Category
- Sport
Comparable models
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Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
1 variants
Years
1991 - 1994
1991–1994 888
GenerationThe 888 is the liquid-cooled 888cc Desmoquattro superbike between the 851 and 916. Check injection, cooling, frame/engine numbers and original SP/SPS parts before claiming a special trim.
888 cc95 hp2 cyl.
About this model
About the Ducati 888
The Ducati 888 is an Italian superbike produced from 1991 to 1994 as the successor to the 851. It is powered by a water-cooled L-twin of 888 cc with desmodromic valve actuation derived directly from Ducati's championship-winning Superbike race programme. In World Superbike racing the 888 took the title in 1992 with Doug Polen and in 1993 with Raymond Roche. Alongside the standard Strada, Ducati offered the SP and SP2 variants with higher-specification engines and race-derived components. Today the 888 is a rare and sought-after collector's machine.
The 888 is firmly an experienced rider's motorcycle. The aggressive clip-on position with low bars and high pegs is demanding on longer journeys but rewards with exceptional feel through fast corners. Weight is reasonable for its era, though it needs attention at parking speeds. It competes historically with the Honda RC30 and Yamaha OW01. A well-maintained example is increasingly regarded as a sound investment rather than daily transport.
- Category
- Sport
- Production
- 1991 – 1994
- Power
- 95 hp
- Weight
- 188 kg
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check the cam belts for cracking and age-related brittleness; these are early-1990s bikes and belts age even on stored machines.
- Inspect the desmodromic valve gear for correct clearances; deferred service becomes expensive quickly.
- Examine all wiring looms for corroded connectors and brittle insulation; common on bikes of this age.
- Assess the carburettors (Mikuni or Weber) for correct synchronisation and smooth idle; poor balance shows up as hesitation under acceleration.
- Check the engine and cylinder-head gaskets for oil seepage, especially on low-mileage bikes that have been stored for periods.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Ducati 888
What does a used Ducati 888 cost?
A used Ducati 888 costs €17,490 on average. Most cost €14,212 to €22,847. This is based on 5 motorcycles for sale now.
How many used Ducati 888 are for sale?
MotorMonitor now compares 5 used Ducati 888 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
What year and mileage does an average used Ducati 888 have?
The average used Ducati 888 is from 1993 and has done about 39,900 km.