Ducati 999R (2006)

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.

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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