Ducati 999S (2006)

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The 2006 Ducati 999S is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 998cc engine and a liquid cooling system. It has a compression ratio of 11.4:1, a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control, and a six-speed transmission. The bike can reach a max power of 100 kW/136 hp at 9750 rpm, or 105 kW/143 hp with a racing kit, and a max torque of 106 Nm/10.8 kgf-m/78.1 ft-lb at 8000 rpm, or 111.8 Nm/11.4 kgf-m/82.5 ft-lb with the racing kit. The front suspension features an Ahlins 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, while the rear suspension includes a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable Ahlins monoshock. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brake features a single 245mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The bike has Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy wheels, with a rake of 23.5 degrees to 24.5 degrees and a wheelbase of 1420 mm/55.9 in. Its dry weight is 199 kg/438 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 15.5 litres/4.1 US gal/3.4 Imp gal. The 999S has a top speed of 270 km/h/168 mph and is well-reviewed by publications like Motorbikes Today and Motocorse.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 999 S

Year: 2006


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 63.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
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: 100 kW / 136 hp @ 9750 rpm With racing kit: 105 kW / 143 hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 ft-lb @ 8000rpm With racing kit: 111.8 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.5 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
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 1090 mm / 42.9 in

Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 199 kg / 438 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg / 50.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.0 sec
Top Speed: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Reviews: Motorbikes Today / Motocorse

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