2000 DUCATI SUPERBIKE 996 SPECIAL
Limited
Edition - Numbered
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.
Styling:
·
Marchesini
5-spoke wheels,
·
wheels and frame in
“racing gun-metal grey”,
·
Showa
forks with gold-coloured TiN-coated legs.
Fittings:
·
extra carbon fiber
parts
Ergonomics
and comfort:
·
PSC 12 clutch master
cylinder with higher hydraulic ratio.
Chassis:
·
front suspension is
43mm Showa upside down forks with low-friction TiN-coated
legs,
·
Showa
rear shock absorber,
·
Marchesini
wheels in special,
lighter alloy.
Engine:
·
metallic head gaskets.
Safety:
·
side
stand with lock at full extension and anti engine start sensor.
Specifications:
|
Model |
Ducati
Superbike 996 S |
|
Engine
Type |
“L”
twin cylinder, 4 valves desmodromic, liquid cooling |
|
Displacement |
996 cc |
|
Bore x
Stroke |
98 x 66 mm |
|
Compression
Ratio |
9.2:1 |
|
Horse
Power |
112 Hp @
8500 rpm |
|
Torque |
67 ft lbs
@ 8000 rpm |
|
Injection |
Marelli
electronic injection |
|
Exhaust |
2 aluminum
by Termignoni |
|
Transmission |
6 speeds |
|
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 |
Trellis
type constructed of “ALS 450 “ alloy |
|
Wheelbase |
1410 mm |
|
Rake |
23.5 –
24.5 |
|
Steering
Damper |
Ohlins
fully adjustable |
|
Suspension,
Front |
Showa with
TiN upside-down fully adjustable |
|
Suspension,
Rear |
Progressive
Ohlins linkage with adjustable mono-shock |
|
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 |
120/70 ZR
17 |
|
Tire, Rear |
190/50 ZR
17 |
|
Brake,
Front |
2
semi-floating 320 mm rotors with 4 piston calipers |
|
Brake,
Rear |
245 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
(one seat) |
|
|
|
Specifications subject to change with out notice.
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