2000
DUCATI SUPERBIKE 996 SPS
Derived
from racing bikes that have been consistently winning WSB championships since
WSB began, the first Ducati Superbike, the 851, was launched in 1987, this bike
was followed with the 888, 916, 748 and the 996. The 916 won several worldwide awards including 4
“Motorcycle of the Year” awards from MCN magazine.
The 996 replaced the 916 in 1998. An
entry into the legend of Italian motorcycling racing, an aggressive, high
performance and beautifully designed machines, closely derived from Ducati’s
currently competing in the WSB. Aimed
at purists who want everything from a bike with its compact design and slim
silhouette to provide superior handling at speeds up to 170 mph. Combines advanced thermodynamics of 4-valve per cylinder with
unsurpassed efficiency of Desmodromic valve system.
Not
Street Legal – Racing Only.
Updates
for 2000:
Styling:
·
Marchesini
5-spoke wheels,
·
wheels and frame in
gun-metal grey,
·
Ohlins front forks
with gold-coloured TiN-coated legs.
Ergonomics
and comfort:
·
Brembo PSC 12
clutch master cylinder with higher hydraulic ratio.
Chassis:
·
adjustable 43mm Ohlins
upside down front forks with low-friction TiN-coated legs,
·
redesigned steering
yokes and 80mm axle lugs as on 996 “Ducati Racing”,
·
Marchesini
wheels in special, lighter alloy,
·
seat subframe as in
996 “Ducati Racing”.
Engine:
·
metallic head gaskets.
Specifications:
|
Model |
Ducati
Superbike 996 SPS |
|
Engine
Type |
“L”
twin cylinder, 4 valves desmodromic, liquid cooling |
|
Displacement |
996 cc |
|
Bore x
Stroke |
98 x 66 mm |
|
Compression
Ratio |
11.5:1 |
|
Horse
Power |
123 hp @
9,500 rpm |
|
Torque |
73 ft. lbs.
@ 7,000 rpm |
|
Injection |
Marelli
electronic injection |
|
Exhaust |
2 aluminum
by Termignoni |
|
Transmission |
6 speed |
|
Ratio |
(1) 2.47
(2) 1.76 (3) 1.35 (4) 1.09 (5) 0.96 (6) 0.86 |
|
Primary
Drive |
Straight
cut gears; ratio 1.84 |
|
Final
Drive |
Chain |
|
Clutch |
Hydraulic
dry clutch |
|
Frame |
Tubular
high grade steel space frame |
|
Wheelbase |
1410 mm |
|
Rake |
23.5 –
24.5 |
|
Steering
Damper |
Boge not
adjustable |
|
Suspension,
Front |
Ohlins with
TiN upside-down fully adjustable |
|
Suspension,
Rear |
Progressive
Ohlins linkage with adjustable monoshock |
|
Wheel
Travel, Front |
127 mm |
|
Wheel
Travel, Rear |
130 mm |
|
Wheel,
Front |
Marchesini
5-spoke light alloy, 3.5 x 17 |
|
Wheel,
Rear |
Marchesini
5-spoke light alloy, 5.5 x 17 |
|
Tire,
Front |
120/70ZR17 |
|
Tire, Rear |
190/50ZR17 |
|
Brake,
Front |
2
semi-floating 320 mm rotors with 4 piston calipers |
|
Brake,
Rear |
220 mm
rotor with 2 piston caliper |
|
Fuel Tank
Capacity |
4.5
gallons (1 gallon reserve) |
|
Dry Weight |
437 lbs |
|
Seat
Height |
31.1
inches |
|
Colors |
Red |
|
Versions |
Monoposto |
Specifications subject to change with out notice.
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