The Ducati 916 SP, SP2, and SP3 were produced between 1994-1996. They had a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 916 cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The induction system was Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection and ignition was electronic I.A.W. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 96.4 kW/131 hp at 10,500 rpm and a dry weight of 192 kg/423 lbs. The frame was made of steel and featured a Trellis design. The front suspension had a 43 mm adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, while the rear suspension had an adjustable Ahlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with a monoshock. The front brakes had 2 x 320 mm discs and 4-piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single 220 mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The motorcycle had a top speed of 269.3 km/h or 167.3 mph and could travel from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The fuel capacity was 17 L/4.4 US gal/3.7 Imp gal with a reserve of 4 L/1.1 IS gal/0.9 Imp gal. Manuals for the Ducati 916 were also available.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 916 SP / SP2 / SP3
| Year | 1994 – 96 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 11.2:1 |
| 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 | 96.4 kW / 131 hp @ 10500 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 | 2.57:1 (14/36) |
| 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 | ~Ahlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with 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 | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 4 L / 1.1 IS gal / 0.9 Imp gal |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 12.5 m / 41 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 37 m / 121.4 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.4 sec / 219.8 km/h / 136.6 mph |
| Top Speed | 269.3 km/h / 167.3 mph |
| Manuals | Ducati 916 |
