Ducati 916 Senna (1997)

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The Ducati 916 Senna II is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 916cc engine and a liquid cooling system. It has a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and a maximum power output of 83.8 kW / 114 hp at 9000 RPM. The bike has a six-speed transmission with a dry, multi-plate clutch and chain final drive. The trellis frame is made of steel and the bike features an adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork and an Ahlins DU 3420 rear suspension. Braking is provided by 2 x 320 mm front discs and a single 220 mm rear disc. The front and rear wheels are 3.50 x 17 and 5.50 x 17 respectively, with the front and rear tyres being 120/70 ZR17 and 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17. The bike has an adjustable rake of 24o – 25o and a trail of 94 – 100 mm. It has a dry weight of 198 kg and a wet weight of 204 kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 L and a consumption average of 5.4 L/100 km. The bike can achieve a top speed of 255.1 km/h and has a standing quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds. The Ducati 916 Senna II was tested by Motosprint in 1997 alongside the 916 SPS and 748.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 916 Senna II

Year: 1997


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: ~Ahlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with 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

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