The Ducati 999R motorcycle was produced in 2006 in a limited production run of 200 units. Its engine is a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder DOHC desmodromic system with four valves per cylinder and belt-driven. The bike has a capacity of 999 cc and a compression ratio of 12.45:1. Lubrication is done by a wet sump, and a synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil is recommended. Induction is by Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection, and the throttle body is 54mm.
This model of Ducati motorcycle is equipped with a single steel muffler with a catalytic converter, and ignition is handled by Marelli electronic. The bike has a maximum power of 110 kW or 150 horsepower at 9750 rpm and a maximum torque of 108 Nm or 11.0 kgf-m/79.7 ft-lbs at 8000 rpm.
The Ducati 999R has a six-speed transmission and a primary drive ratio of straight cut gears at 1.84:1. The bike’s final drive is through a chain and has a ratio of 2.400:1 (15/36), and it has a tubular steel trellis frame. The front suspension is an ~Ahlins 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, and the rear suspension is a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock.
The bike has 2 x 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers for front brakes and a single 245mm disc and 2-piston calipers for rear brakes. It has a standing 0-60mph acceleration of 3.17 seconds, a top speed of 280km/h, and an average consumption of 5.0 L/100 km. The Ducati 999R received positive reviews from publications such as Motorbikes Today, Motorcyclist, and Sport Rider.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 999 R
| Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Production | 200 Units |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity | 999 cc / 70 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 104 x 58.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.45:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter |
| Induction | Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Spark Plugs | Champion RG4HC |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Battery | 12V 10Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 108 Nm / 11.0 kgf-m / 79.7 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | Straight cut gears, 1.84:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain, #525 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.400:1 (15/36) |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 128 mm / 5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Front Wheel | Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 |
| Rake | 23.5 degrees – 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2095 mm / 82.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 181 kg / 427 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.0 L/100 km / 19.9 km/l / 46.8 US mpg / 56.2 Imp mpg |
| Standing 0 – 60 mph | 3.17 sec |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.34 sec / 216.2 km/h / 134.4 mph |
| Acceleration 60- 80 mph | 2.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
| Reviews | Motorbikes Today / Motorcyclist / Sport Rider |
