Ducati 916 Strada (1996)

The Ducati 916 Strada is a motorcycle that was produced in 1996. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder and belt-driven induction. The engine has a capacity of 916 cc/ 55.9 cu in and has a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 83.8 kW / 114 hp at 9000 rpm, while the maximum torque is 90 Nm at 7000 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission, with a primary drive ratio of 2:1 (31/62) and a final drive ratio of 2.4:1 (15/36). The frame of the motorcycle is made of steel and has a trellis frame. The front suspension of the motorcycle is a 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, and the rear suspension is a Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock. The braking system consists of 2 x 320 mm discs with 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 220 disc with a 2 piston caliper at the rear. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 17 L/ 4.4 US gal/ 3.7 Imp gal, and its consumption average is 5.4 L/ 100 km. Its top speed is 255.1 km/h/ 158.5 mph, and it can go from 0-60 km/h in 12.9 m/ 42.3 ft and from 0-100 km/h in 39.9 m/ 131 ft. The Ducati 916 Strada has a dry weight of 198 kg/ 436 lbs and a wet weight of 204 kg/ 450 lbs. The motorcycle has a length of 2050 mm/ 80.7 in, a width of 685 mm/ 27.0 in, and a height of 1090 mm/ 42.9 in. Its wheelbase is 1410 mm/ 56.6 in, and the seat height is 790 mm/ 31.1 in.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 916

Year: 1996


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: Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage 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
Manuals: Ducati 916

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