Ducati 999 (2003)

The Ducati 999 motorcycle (2003) is a four-stroke bike with a 998cc / 60.9 cu in capacity and a 90-degree L twin cylinder engine. It has a liquid cooling system, a compression ratio of 11.4:1, and a Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with a 54mm throttle body. The bike has a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a six-speed transmission. With a straight cut gears, the primary drive ratio is 1.84:1 and the bike has a chain final drive ratio at 2.400:1 (15/36). The bike’s frame is a tubular steel trellis, and it features a Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork, a progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, and 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers. Its rake stands between 23.5 degrees to 24.5 degrees, while its trail is 97 mm / 3.8 in. The length of this bike is 2095 mm / 82.5 in, width is 730 mm / 28.7 in, and its height stands at 1090 mm / 42.9 in. Its seat height is 780 mm / 30.7 in, and the dry weight is 199 kg / 438 lbs. The Ducati 999 has a fuel capacity of 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal and has an average consumption of 5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l. Its top speed is listed at 266.4 km/h / 165.5 mph. According to reviews from Motorbikes Today and Motocorse, the bike is a top performer with a great build quality.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 999

Year: 2003


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: 90.4 kW / 124 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 102 Nm / 10.4 kgf-m / 75.2 ft-lb @ 8000rpm

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: Showa 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 Showa 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: 11.2 sec
Top Speed: 266.4 km/h / 165.5 mph
Reviews: Motorbikes Today / Motocorse

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