Ducati 916 (1995)

The Ducati 916 Biposta is a motorcycle model that was released in 1995. It is equipped with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, DOHC desmodromic engine with a capacity of 916cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 11:1 and is cooled by a liquid cooling system. The induction system is a Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 83.8 kW at 9000 rpm and the maximum torque is 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The clutch is dry and multiplate, and the transmission is a 6-speed manual. The front suspension is a 43mm adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, while the rear suspension is a Showa GD52-007-02 rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brakes feature a single 220mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1410mm and a seat height of 790mm. It has a dry weight of 198kg and a fuel capacity of 17 liters.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 916 Biposta

Year: 1995 –

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. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection

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 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Road Test: Ducati 916 Biposta Tuttomotto