Ducati 916 SP (1994-96)

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