Ducati 1000 Super Sport (2006)

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The Ducati 1000 Super Sport (2006) is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin-cylinder engine and a capacity of 992 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and is air-cooled. The engine is lubricated by synthetic, 10W/40 oil and has a Marelli CPU 5.9M fuel injection system with a 45mm throttle body. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 63 kW at 7750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 87.5 Nm at 5750 rpm. It has a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control, 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has a front suspension with a Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork and a rear suspension with progressive cantilever linkage and fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock. Its front brakes consist of 2 x 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 245 mm disc with 2-piston caliper. The motorcycle weighs 185.2 kg dry and 202 kg wet, has a fuel capacity of 16 L and has a top speed of 230 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 1000SS DS

Year: 2006


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Exhaust: 2 Aluminum mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version)
Induction: Marelli CPU 5.9M fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle body
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Spark Plug: NGK, DCPR8E, Champion RA6HC
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm

Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary Drive Ratio: Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84:1 (32/59)
Final Drive Ratio: 2.53:1 (15/38)
Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock, with length adjustment, aluminium swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs. 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 69 mm / 2.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 185.2 kg / 407.8 lbs

Wet Weight: 202 kg / 445.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.0 sec / 187 km/h / 116 mph
Top Speed: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Review: Motorbikes Today

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