Ducati 996 SPS Pista (2000)

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The Ducati 996 SPS Pista is a powerful motorcycle with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 996 cc. It has a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and a maximum power output of 90.5 kW/123 hp at 9500 rpm. Its front suspension is a 43 mm Showa shock that is adjustable for compression and rebound damping, while the rear is a Showa mono shock that is also adjustable for compression and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear has a single 220 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front wheel is an alloy 3.50 x 17-inch wheel, and the rear is an alloy 5.50 x 17-inch wheel, both of which are fitted with ZR-rated tires. It has a wheelbase of 1410 mm/55.5 in and a dry weight of 190 kg/419 lbs. It can reach a top speed of 270 km/h/168 mph and has a fuel capacity of 17 litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal. It also has a consumption average of 6.1 L/100 km/16.4 km/l/38.6 US mpg/46.3 Imp mpg and can cover a standing 1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds. It has received positive reviews from Motocorse.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 996 SPS

Year: 2000


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W-50
Induction: MB1 fuel injection
Spark Plugs: Champion A55V
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V, 16AH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 90.5 kW / 123 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Hydraulically activated dry clutch

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 0.857:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.4:1 (15/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Showa shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: Showa mono shock, rising rate, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: Alloy, 3.50 X 17 in.
Rear Wheel: Alloy, 5.50 X 17 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 23.5o – 24.5o
Dimensions: Length 2095 mm / 79.1 in Width 690 mm / 27.2 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 419 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.5 sec
Top Speed: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Reviews: Motocorse

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