Ducati 996R (2001)

The Ducati 996 R is a limited production motorcycle, with only 500 units being produced in 2001. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder engine with a 996 cc capacity and DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. The engine has a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and uses a wet sump lubrication system with synthetic 15W-50 oil. Induction is provided by a Weber Marelli CPU 5.9M system with 54mm throttle bodies and Champion RG4HC spark plugs, ignited by a digital CDI. The bike is capable of producing a max power of 100 kW/135 hp at 10200 rpm and a max torque of 105 Nm/10.3 kgf-m/77.4 ft-lb at 8000 rpm. The clutch is hydraulically activated and the bike has a six-speed transmission with a final drive ratio of 2.4:1 with a chain drive. The bike’s suspension is adjustable for compression and rebound damping with a 43mm Ohlins shock on the front and a mono shock on the rear. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers, while the back uses a single 220mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The wheels are alloy with a 3.50 X 17 in. on the front and a 5.50 X 17 in. on the back. The bike has a length of 2030mm, width of 780mm, and height of 1080mm, with a wheelbase of 1410mm and a seat height of 790mm. The dry weight of the bike is 185 kg (408 lbs) and it has a fuel capacity of 17 liters (4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal). The bike has an average consumption of 5.9 L per 100km, along with a top speed of 281.5 km/h (174.9 mph) and is capable of reaching a 1/4 mile in 10.1 seconds.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 996 R

Year: 2001


Production: 500 Units
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W-50
Induction: Weber Marelli CPU 5.9 M, 54 mm throttle bodies
Spark Plugs: Champion RG4HC
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V, 10AH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 100 kW / 135 hp @ 10200 rpm
Max Torque: 105 Nm / 10.3 kgf-m / 77.4 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Hydraulically activated dry clutch
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84:1 (32/59)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.4:1 (15/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm ~Ahlins shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins mono shock, rising rate, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: Alloy, 3.50 X 17 in.
Rear Wheel: Alloy, 5.50 X 17 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 23.5o – 24.5o
Dimensions: Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in

Dry Weight: 185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.9 L/100 km / 17 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.1 sec
Top Speed: 281.5 km/h / 174.9 mph

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