Ducati 916SPA
The Ducati 916SPA was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1997. Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 122.03 HP (91.0 KW) @ 10200 RPM.
Ducati 916SPA | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1997 |
Class | Sport Bike |
Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 96.5mm x 96.5mm |
Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
Horsepower | 122.03 HP (91.0 KW) @ 10200RPM |
Torque | 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated Rear: Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive cantilever linkage |
Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Weight | 182.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 96.5mm bore x 96.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 955.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission.
ChassisEdit
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 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive cantilever linkage.
1997 Ducati 916SPAEdit
The Ducati 916SPA is the most exclusive and rare machine from the 90's House of Bologna line-up, with only 50 units being made available for the public. It was mainly created for Ducati's racing team in the AMA Superbike championship. It's engine comes with a 2mm larger bore then the rest of the 916, leading to a displacement of 955cc, and increasing its power output to 122 horsepower and 101 Nm of torque. Also, almost all of its components are race-grade, and work best on the race track. The visual department has also been upgraded, the Italian engineers equipping it with unique paint schemes, to set it apart from all other Ducati machines.