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Ducati999

2005-2006 · 999 (2005 update) · 999 (base/biposto)

Power
140hp
@ 9,750 rpm
Torque
108.9Nm
@ 8,000 rpm
Weight
186kg
dry
Engine
998cc
2 cyl · L-twin (90°)
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Ducati 999 road bike — photo by Tony Hisgett (Flickr user 37804979@N00), via Wikimedia Commons
Ducati 999 road bike — photo by Tony Hisgett (Flickr user 37804979@N00), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The Ducati 999 is listed for 2003-2006, in 6 versions. Category: Supersport. Latest version (2005-2006 · 999 (2005 update) · 999 (base/biposto)): 998 cc, 140 hp, 108.9 Nm, and 186 kg.

Engine

Engine
Ducati Testastretta 90° desmodromic L-twin, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, belt-driven cams, liquid-cooled. 998cc, 100 x 63.5mm bore/stroke, 11.4:1 compression. 2005 model-year revision (new fuel-injection mapping/ECU and reworked airbox/exhaust) raised peak output versus the 2003-2004 engine.
Displacement
998 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
L-twin (90°)
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual gearbox, dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic actuation, chain final drive (2.400:1 ratio, 15/36 sprockets).
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
140 hp
Power (metric)
102 kW
Peak power at
9,750 rpm
Torque
108.9 Nm
Peak torque at
8,000 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
43mm Showa upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, 120mm travel
Rear suspension
Showa fully adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage, 128mm travel
Front tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire
190/50 ZR17

Brakes

System
Non-ABS hydraulic brakes (no ABS offered on the 999 generation)
Front
Dual 320mm discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear
Single 245mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
186 kg
Weight basis
dry
Seat height
780 mm
Fuel capacity
15.5 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

Videos

2003 Ducati 999 Review

Men and Motors · 2014 · Watch on YouTube