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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Ducati 916 | |name = '''Ducati 916''' | ||
| | |image = [[File:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-5.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = 916 Strada, 916 SPS, 916 SP, 916 Senna, 916 Biposto | |aka = 916 Strada, 916 SPS, 916 SP, 916 Senna, 916 Biposto | ||
|manufacturer = Ducati | |manufacturer = [[Ducati]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1994 - 1999 | |production = 1994 - 1999 | ||
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|predecessor = [[Ducati 888]] | |predecessor = [[Ducati 888]] | ||
|successor = [[Ducati 996]] | |successor = [[Ducati 996]] | ||
|class = Sport Bike | |class = [[Sport Bike]] | ||
|engine = liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | |engine = liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 94.0mm x 94.0mm | |bore_stroke = 94.0mm x 94.0mm | ||
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Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: 43mm Showa adjustable upside-down fork <br> | |suspension =Front: 43mm Showa adjustable upside-down fork <br> | ||
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|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
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Design of the Ducati 916 was a balance between function and form: | Design of the Ducati 916 was a balance between function and form: | ||
The single-sided swingarm was beautiful, but designed to make wheel changes faster during races | The single-sided swingarm was beautiful, but designed to make wheel changes faster during races | ||
The underseat exhausts improve aerodynamic performance, and resultantly gave very clean lines | The underseat exhausts improve aerodynamic performance, and resultantly gave very clean lines | ||
[[Carl Fogarty]] and [[Troy Corser]] showed the world what a magnificent [[motorcycle]] the 916 was upon its release, by sweeping the [[World Superbike]] titles in 1994, 1995 and 1996, with Fogarty being the winner in 1994 and 1995. | [[Carl Fogarty]] and [[Troy Corser]] showed the world what a magnificent [[motorcycle]] the 916 was upon its release, by sweeping the [[World Superbike]] titles in 1994, 1995 and 1996, with Fogarty being the winner in 1994 and 1995. | ||
==1994== | |||
[[Image:1994-Ducati-916-Strada.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Ducati 916 Strada]] | |||
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==1995== | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-4.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-5.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-6.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-7.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-8.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-9.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-8803-10.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-4.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1995-Ducati-916-Red-2986-5.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
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== | ==1998== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:1998-Ducati-916-Red-4031-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 in Red]] | ||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-Red-4031-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-Red-4031-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-Red-4031-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Ducati-916-SPS-Red-8683-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Ducati 916 SPS in Red]] | |||
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*Supposedly only 50 SPS's were ever brought into the U.S. | |||
==1995 Ducati 916== | |||
[[File:ducati-916-1995-1995-4.jpg|600px|1995 Ducati 916]] | |||
[[File:ducati-916-1995-1995-2.jpg|600px|1995 Ducati 916]] | |||
[[File:ducati-916-1995-1995-1.jpg|600px|1995 Ducati 916]] | |||
[[File:ducati-916-1995-1995-0.jpg|600px|1995 Ducati 916]] | |||
The Ducati 916 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | The Ducati 916 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | ||
Also, this powerful machine comes with features such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast- | Also, this powerful machine comes with features such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen and clip-on handlebars. | ||
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==1996 Ducati 916== | ==1996 Ducati 916== | ||
[[File:ducati-916-1996-1996-4.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916]] | |||
File:ducati-916-1996-1996-4.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1996-1996-3.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1996-1996-3.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1996-1996-2.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1996-1996-2.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1996-1996-1.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1996-1996-1.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1996-1996-0.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1996-1996-0.jpg|600px|1996 Ducati 916 | |||
The 1996 MY Ducati 916 has fittings such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast- | The 1996 MY Ducati 916 has fittings such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen and clip-on handlebars. | ||
In the engine department it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | In the engine department it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | ||
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The 1997 MY Ducati 916 boasts a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive. | The 1997 MY Ducati 916 boasts a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive. | ||
In addition, it has features such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast- | In addition, it has features such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen and clip-on handlebars. | ||
==1998 Ducati 916== | ==1998 Ducati 916== | ||
[[File:ducati-916-1998-1998-3.jpg|600px|1998 Ducati 916]] | |||
File:ducati-916-1998-1998-3.jpg|600px|1998 Ducati 916 | |||
The Italian engineers from Bologna have launched the 1998 MY Ducati 916 for those riders who want a well-mannered sportbike for everyday use, but is also capable of putting a smile on the riders face with every twist of the throttle. It comes with a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast- | The Italian engineers from Bologna have launched the 1998 MY Ducati 916 for those riders who want a well-mannered sportbike for everyday use, but is also capable of putting a smile on the riders face with every twist of the throttle. It comes with a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen and clip-on handlebars. | ||
In the engine department it is powered by a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | In the engine department it is powered by a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 916cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | ||
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==1999 Ducati 916== | ==1999 Ducati 916== | ||
[[File:ducati-916-1999-1999-3.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916]] | |||
File:ducati-916-1999-1999-3.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1999-1999-2.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1999-1999-2.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1999-1999-1.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1999-1999-1.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916 | [[File:ducati-916-1999-1999-0.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916]] | ||
File:ducati-916-1999-1999-0.jpg|600px|1999 Ducati 916 | |||
The 1999 MY Ducati 916 is powered by a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 916c, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant, paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | The 1999 MY Ducati 916 is powered by a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 916c, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant, paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 109 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | ||
Also, this machine has fittings such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast- | Also, this machine has fittings such as a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a 43mm adjustable Showa upside-down fork, an adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage in the rear, three-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen and clip-on handlebars. | ||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/taxi#ducati-916 Taxi] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/taxi#ducati-916 Taxi] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Ducati}} | {{Ducati}} | ||