Ducati 996 S (2001)

The Ducati 996 S is a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder motorcycle with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. It has a liquid-cooled engine with a capacity of 996 cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6 fuel injection system is used to control the engine’s intake, while 15W-50 synthetic oil is used for lubrication purposes. The motorcycle has a hydraulically activated dry clutch and a 6-speed transmission. The front suspension is adjustable, while the rear suspension is setup with a mono-shock rising rate setup. The motorcycle has a front braking system featuring 2x 320 mm discs along with 4-piston calipers and a rear braking system consisting of a single 220 mm disc and a 2-piston caliper. The alloy front and rear wheels are sized 3.50 x 17 in. and 5.50 x 17 in., while the front tyre is a 120/70 ZR17 and the rear tyre is a 190/50 ZR17. The motorcycle has a top speed of 259 km/h / 161 mph and a dry weight of 198kg / 437 lbs. Its fuel consumption average is 5.5 L per 100 km / 18.2 km/L / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg. The Ducati 996 S received positive feedback during reviews by Motocorse magazine.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 996 S

Year: 2001


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 I.A.W. CPU 1.6 fuel injection
Spark Plugs: Champion RA59GC
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V, 16AH
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 82 kW / 112 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 93 Nm / 9.5 kgf-m / 68.6 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 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.4:1 (15/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Showa shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: Showa 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
Dimensions: Length 2095 mm / 79.1 in Width 690 mm / 27.2 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 437 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec
Top Speed: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Reviews: Motocorse

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