Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition
The Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 2008. Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 142.95 HP (106.6 KW) @ 9750 RPM.
'Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition' | |
Manufacturer | [[Ducati]] |
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Production | 2008 |
Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
Horsepower | 142.95 HP (106.6 KW) @ 9750RPM |
Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: straight cut gears Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated Rear: Ohlins fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage |
Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
Width | 42.91 inches (1090 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Weight | 186.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a straight cut gears transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate, hydraulic.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
2008 Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition
The 2008 MY Ducati 999S Team USA Limited Edition is only addressed for the American market, and are basically road-legal versions of the machines rode by Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom of the Ducati Parts Unlimited team. It has the same internal mechanics and parts found on the 999S, but this machine, thanks to its superb paint and graphic scheme, is sure to stand out in any crowd. If that isn't enough for you, then the 143 horsepower and the 112 Nm of torque produced by its desmodromic V-Twin powerplant may be the only step necessary to convince you to become one of the 150 happy owners who will ever receive this piece of Ducati history.