Ducati 996: review, history, specs

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Ducati 996
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Manufacturer Ducati
Also called 996 Biposto, 996 SPS, 996 S, 996 R
Production 1999 - 2002
Class Sport Bike
Engine liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 99.1mm x 99.1mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Top speed 162 mph (260 km/h)
Horse Power 111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Sparkplug NGK DCPR9E '99-02
Battery YUASA YB16AL-A2 '99-02
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: dry, hydraulic
Suspension Front: Showa adjustable upside-down fork
Rear: Showa adjustable monoshock
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)
Dimensions L 82.52 inches (2096 mm)
W 27.2 inches (691 mm)
Seat height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 436.52 pounds (198.0 Kg) (dry), 198.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption 0.82 litres/100 km (122.0 km/l or 286.85 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Ducati 996 was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1999 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). Max torque was 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. 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. Power was moderated via the dry, 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 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable monoshock. The 996 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 436.52 pounds (198.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.


1999

1999 Ducati 996
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red
1999 Ducati 996S in Red


2000

2000 Ducati 996 in Yellow
2000 Ducati 996 in Yellow
2000 Ducati 996 in Yellow
2000 Ducati 996 in Yellow
2000 Ducati 996 in Yellow


2001

2001 Ducati 996 BiPosto in Yellow
2001 Ducati 996 BiPosto in Yellow
2001 Ducati 996S in Red
2001 Ducati 996S in Red
2001 Ducati 996S in Red



2002 Ducati 996

2002 Ducati 996 2002 Ducati 996

The 2002 MY Ducati 996 comes with cast-aluminium wheels, dual headlights, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, a two-piece, dual seat, an under-seat dual exhaust system, a digital instrumentation display, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear and a Showa suspension package composed of a upside-down adjustable fork and an adjustable monoshock in the rear.

In the engine department it is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 112 horsepower and 99 Nm of torque.


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