Ducati 999R (2005)

The Ducati 999R was produced in limited numbers in 2005 and is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin-cylinder engine, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 999cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 12.45:1, is liquid-cooled, and uses synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The motorcycle has Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection, a dry multi-plate clutch with hydraulic control, and a 6-speed transmission. The bike’s tubular-steel trellis frame features an ~Ahlins 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, a progressive linkage with an ~Ahlins monoshock, and Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy wheels. The front and rear brakes are 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers and a single 245mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, respectively. The bike’s wheelbase is 1420 mm, it has a seat height of 780 mm, and it weighs 205 kg when wet. The Ducati 999R is capable of reaching a top speed of 280 km/h and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.17 seconds. Reviews of the bike by Motorbikes Today, Motorcyclist, and Sport Rider were positive.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 999 R

Year: 2005


Production: 200 Units
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 999 cc / 70 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 58.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.45:1
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: 110 kW / 150 hp @ 9750 rpm

Max Torque: 108 Nm / 11.0 kgf-m / 79.7 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, #525
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 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 181 kg / 427 lbs
Wet Weight: 205 kg / 399 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.0 L/100 km / 19.9 km/l / 46.8 US mpg / 56.2 Imp mpg
Standing 0 – 60 mph: 3.17 sec
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.34 sec / 216.2 km/h / 134.4 mph
Acceleration 60- 80 mph: 2.9 sec
Top Speed: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Reviews: Motorbikes Today / Motorcyclist / Sport Rider

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