The Ducati 916SPS was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1998 and 1999. Max torque was 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 124.04 HP (92.5 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
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| 'Ducati 916SPS' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Ducati]] |
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| Production | 1998 - 1999 |
| 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 | 9.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 124.04 HP (92.5 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coating 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 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
| Width | 27.2 inches (691 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 197.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission.
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 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coating while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive cantilever linkage. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
1998 Ducati 916SPS
The 1998 MY Ducati 916SPS has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 134 horsepower at 10500 rpm.
Also, it comes with features such as a 43mm Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN-coating, an Ohlins adjustable monoshock with a progressive cantilever linkage as a rear suspension, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, cast-magnesium wheels, a single seat, a digital instrumentation panel, an under-seat dual exhaust system and a Brembo braking system with dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear.
1999 Ducati 916SPS
The 1999 MY Ducati 916SPS has standard features such as an Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN-coating, an Ohlins adjustable monoshock with a progressive cantilever linkage as a rear suspension, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, cast-magnesium wheels, a single seat, a digital instrumentation panel, an under-seat dual exhaust system and a Brembo braking system with dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear.
In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 996cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 124 horsepower and 99 Nm of torque.