Ducati 996

Ducati 996
ManufacturerDucati
Production1999–2002
PredecessorDucati 916
SuccessorDucati 998
ClassSport bike
Engine996 cc (61 cu in), 90° L-twin, fuel injected 4 valve per cylinder desmodromic, liquid cooled
Bore / stroke98.0 mm × 66.0 mm (3.86 in × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio11.5:1
Top speed259 km/h (161 mph)
Power112 hp (82.3 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Torque93 Nm (9.5 kg-m) @ 8000 rpm
Transmission6 speed, chain drive
Frame typeTubular steel trellis frame
SuspensionFront: Showa with TiN upside-down fork fully adjustable, 127 mm (5.0 in)wheel travel
Rear: Öhlins progressive cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock, 130 mm (5.1 in) wheel travel
BrakesFront: 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
TiresFront: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase1,410 mm (55.5 in)
DimensionsL: 2,010 mm (79.1 in)
W: 690 mm (27.2 in)
H: 1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Weight198 kg (437 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity17 litres (4.5 US gal) (4 litres (1.1 US gal) reserve)

The Ducati 996 is a Ducati sport bike motorcycle made from 1999 to 2002, based upon the earlier 916.