Classic/Retro
Ducati916
1997-1998 · 916 SPS (Sport Production Special)
- Power
- 123hp
- @ 10,500 rpm
- Torque
- 99Nm
- @ 7,000 rpm
- Weight
- 190kg
- dry
- Engine
- 996cc
- 2 cyl · 90° L-twin (V-twin)
The Ducati 916 is listed for 1994-1998, in 2 versions. Category: Classic/Retro. Latest version (1997-1998 · 916 SPS (Sport Production Special)): 996 cc, 123 hp, 99 Nm, and 190 kg.
Engine
- Engine
- 996cc desmodromic 90° L-twin, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, belt-driven cams, Weber-Marelli fuel injection. Bore x stroke 98 x 66mm (vs 94 x 66mm on base 916), compression 11.5:1. Homologation-special big-bore variant built for WSBK Superpole eligibility; 1998 model added titanium connecting rods.
- Displacement
- 996 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Configuration
- 90° L-twin (V-twin)
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual gearbox, chain final drive (14/36, 2.57:1 ratio), wet multiplate clutch. Primary drive ratio 1.84:1.
- Gears
- 6
- Final drive
- chain
Performance
- Power
- 123 hp
- Power (metric)
- 90.4 kW
- Peak power at
- 10,500 rpm
- Torque
- 99 Nm
- Peak torque at
- 7,000 rpm
Chassis
- Front suspension
- 43mm Showa GD051 adjustable inverted fork, 127mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Ohlins DU3420 fully adjustable monoshock with progressive cantilever linkage, 130mm travel
- Front tire
- 120/70 ZR17
- Rear tire
- 190/50 ZR17 (180/55 ZR17 also fitted on some markets/years)
Brakes
- System
- Non-ABS hydraulic brakes (no electronic rider aids)
- Front
- Dual 320mm floating discs, Brembo P4.30/34 4-piston calipers
- Rear
- Single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Dimensions
- Weight
- 190 kg
- Weight basis
- dry
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
Electronics
- Quickshifter
- No
Videos
MotorWeek | Retro Review: '95 Ducati 916
MotorWeek · 2014 · Watch on YouTube