Ducati 916 Strada (1998)

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The Ducati 916 Strada is a motorcycle that was produced in 1998. Its engine is a four stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder, with DOHC and desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. The motorcycle has a belt-driven capacity of 916 cc / 55.9 cu in, with a bore x stroke of 94 x 66 mm, and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. Induction is provided by Weber I.A.W., 50 mm Throttle bodies, with spark plugs provided by Champion RA59GC.

The Ducati 916 Strada is equipped with steel Trellis frame, 43 mm adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork front suspension, and 130 mm / 5.1 in Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock rear suspension. The brakes on this motorcycle consist of 2 x 320 mm discs and 4 piston calipers in the front, and a single 220 disc and 2 piston caliper in the rear. The wheels are 3.50 x 17 (front) and 5.50 x 17 (rear), and the bike has adjustable rake and trail dimensions of 24o-25o and 94-100 mm / 3.7-3.9 in, respectively.

The Ducati 916 Strada has a dry weight of 198 kg / 436 lbs, and a wet weight of 204 kg / 450 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 17 L / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal, with a reserve of 4 L / 1.1 IS gal / 0.9 Imp gal. The bike’s fuel consumption average is 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.5 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg. The bike has a top speed of 255.1 km/h / 158.5 mph, and can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 12.9 m / 42.3 ft and from 0-100 km/h in 39.9 m / 131 ft. Standing quarter-mile is in 10.6 sec / 207.4 km/h / 128.9 mph. Manuals are available from Ducati.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 916

Year: 1998


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 916 cc / 55.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: Weber I.A.W., 50 mm Throttle bodies
Spark Plugs: Champion RA59GC
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15w-50
Ignition: Electronic I.A.W
Battery: 12V 16Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 83.8 kW / 114 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 66.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Dry, multiplate

Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857
Final Drive Ratio: 2.4:1 (15/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, Trellis frame
Front Suspension: 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension: Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17
RearWheel: 5.50 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17
Rake: Adjustable 24o – 25o
Trail: 94 – 100 mm / 3.7 – 3.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 56.6 in

Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436 lbs
Wet Weight: 204 kg / 450 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Reserve: 4 L / 1.1 IS gal / 0.9 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.5 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 12.9 m / 42.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.9 m / 131 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.6 sec / 207.4 km/h / 128.9 mph
Top Speed: 255.1 km/h / 158.5 mph
Road Test: Motosprint 916SPS – 916 – 748 1997
Manuals: Ducati 916

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