Ducati 996R
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| Ducati 996R | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 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 |
| Horsepower | 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 10200RPM |
| Torque | 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 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 |
| 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 | 198.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 996R was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 2002. Max torque was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 10200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, hydraulic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
2002 Ducati 996R[edit | edit source]
The R suffixed-version of the 996 is, arguably, one of the most powerful machines in its class, boasting a maximum power output of 135 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree desmodromic V-Twin, that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
Also, it comes with features such as Marchessini light-alloy 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, a Showa fully-adjustable upside down front fork with TiN-coating, and an Ohlins adjustable monoshock with progressive cantilever linkage as a rear suspension.
This machine has also been limited to 500 units, but is available for purchase all across the globe.