Ducati 916 SPS (1997)

The Ducati 916 SPS is a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder motorcycle with a DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt-driven engine with a capacity of 996 cc. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection, Champion A55V spark plugs, and synthetic 15w-50 engine oil are used to keep the Ducati 916 SPS running smoothly. The bike has an electronic I.A.W ignition, 12V 16Ah battery, and electric starting. With a max power of 134 hp at 10500 rpm and a dry weight of 190 kg, the Ducati 916 SPS has impressive performance figures. The bike’s frame is made of steel, and it has a trellis frame. The front suspension is a 43 mm adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, while the rear suspension is an ~Ahlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock. The front and rear brakes are 2 x 320 mm discs and a single 220 disc, respectively. The Ducati 916 SPS has a top speed of 269.3 km/h and can go from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. The bike has a fuel capacity of 17 L, and its consumption average is 5.9 L/100 km. The Ducati 916 SPS has been tested and reviewed by various publications, including Motoplus and Motosprint.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 916 SPS

Year: 1997

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven

Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.5:1

Induction: Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection

Spark Plugs: Champion A55V

Lubrication: Wet sump

Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15w-50

Ignition: Electronic I.A.W

Battery: 12V 16Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 98.6 kW / 134 hp @ 10500 rpm

Clutch: Dry, multiplate

Transmission: 6 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84:1 (32/59)

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 2030 mm / 80.0 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 56.6 in

Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in

Dry Weight: 190 kg / 419 lbs

Wet Weight: 210 kg / 463 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: 5.9 L/100 km / 16.9 km/l / 39.8 US mpg / 47.7 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: 10.3 sec

Top Speed: 269.3 km/h / 167.3 mph

Road Tests: Motoplus 1997 Motosprint 1997 Motosprint 916SPS – 916 – 748 1997