| Ducati's profilation of this bike |
| The press has called the Ducati 999 the best-ever twin cylinder engine (MotorCycle News, the leading European motorcycle magazine). A peek under the fairing shows just how advanced this motorcycle is and the design focuses on rider ergonomics, making maintenance simpler by reducing overall complexity and, above all, offering top-notch performance. |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Ducati 999 Superbike |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 68.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Safety: | See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 138.12 HP (100.8 kW)) @ 9750 RPM |
| Torque: | 11.10 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | Desmodromic valve control |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Physical measures | |
| Dry weight: | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions | |
| Frame type: | Tubular steel trellis |
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.5° |
| Front suspension: | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment |
| Front suspension travel: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock |
| Rear suspension travel: | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Exhaust system: | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter |
| Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.7426 HP/kg |
| Other specifications | |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.50 litres (4.10 gallons) |
| Color options: | Red-red-black, Black-black-black |
| Further information | |
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