The Ducati 916 Strada is a motorcycle that was produced in 1996. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder and belt-driven induction. The engine has a capacity of 916 cc/ 55.9 cu in and has a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 83.8 kW / 114 hp at 9000 rpm, while the maximum torque is 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission, with a primary drive ratio of 2:1 (31/62) and a final drive ratio of 2.4:1 (15/36). The frame of the motorcycle is made of steel and has a trellis frame. The front suspension of the motorcycle is a 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, and the rear suspension is a Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock. The braking system consists of 2 x 320 mm discs with 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 220 disc with a 2 piston caliper at the rear. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 17 L/ 4.4 US gal/ 3.7 Imp gal, and its consumption average is 5.4 L/ 100 km. Its top speed is 255.1 km/h/ 158.5 mph, and it can go from 0-60 km/h in 12.9 m/ 42.3 ft and from 0-100 km/h in 39.9 m/ 131 ft. The Ducati 916 Strada has a dry weight of 198 kg/ 436 lbs and a wet weight of 204 kg/ 450 lbs. The motorcycle has a length of 2050 mm/ 80.7 in, a width of 685 mm/ 27.0 in, and a height of 1090 mm/ 42.9 in. Its wheelbase is 1410 mm/ 56.6 in, and the seat height is 790 mm/ 31.1 in.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 916
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| 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 L / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 4 L / 1.1 IS gal / 0.9 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.5 US mpg / 52.3 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 | 10.6 sec / 207.4 km/h / 128.9 mph |
| Top Speed | 255.1 km/h / 158.5 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 916SPS – 916 – 748 1997 |
| Manuals | Ducati 916 |
