ducati 996

The Ducati 996 had a larger 98 mm (3.8in) pistons, larger valves, a stronger crankshaft and crankcases ported from the 916 SPS. But since the 916 camshaft gave a softer, less peaky power delivery and less top-end power: 83.5 kW (112 bhp) as against the SPS’s 92.4 kW (124 bhp) the 996 was built with a new air intake system with one fuel injector per cylinder. A new airbox and a distinctive underseat exhaust system were also built into the new design.
Manufacturer Ducati
Production 1999-2002
Predecessor Ducati 916
Successor Ducati 998
Class Sport bike
Engine 996 cc (61 cu in), L-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled
Bore x stroke: 98 mm x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Top speed 259 km/h (161 mph)
Power 112 hp (82.3 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Torque 93 Nm (9.5 kg-m) @ 8000 rpm
Transmission 6 speed, chain drive
Suspension Front: Showa with TiN upside-down fork fully adjustable, 127 mm (5 in) wheel travel
Rear: Öhlins progressive cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock, 130 mm (5.1 in) wheel travel
Brakes Front: 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Tires Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase 1410 mm (55.5 in)
Dimensions L 2010 mm (79.1 in) W 690 mm (27.2 in) H 1090 mm (42.9 in)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 in)
Weight 198 kg (437 lb)
Fuel capacity 17 litres (1,037.4 cu in) (4 litres (244.1 cu in) reserve)
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