DUCATI Superbike 999S 998 2003 - 2006

DUCATI Superbike 999S 998 (2003 - 2006) Description & History: Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the 999 was born in 2003, taking the place of the 916 and the 998. Both versions of the bike, the 999S and the 999R have a traditional Ducati L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout which could reach 100km/h in three seconds and a top speed of over 170 mph.

The Superbike 999S features a powerful Testastretta engine that delivers 143 hp and a Corse-derived low sump crankcase for consistent oil feed even during full race conditions.

DUCATI Superbike 999S 998 2003 - 2006 Full Specifications:
Brand: DUCATI, Model: 999, Type: Superbike 999S 2003, Name Year: Superbike 999S 998 2003 - 2006, Engine Type:  L twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic;liquid cooled, Displacement: 998 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.9x2.5 in OR 99.1x63.5 mm, Compression: 11.4:1, Horsepower: 100(136)/9750 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 78/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 106/8000 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body, Gearbox: 6 speed, Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control, Primary Drive: Straight cut gears, Final Drive: Chain;Front sprocket 15;Rear sprocket 36, Frame: Tubular ALS450 steel trellis, Front Suspension: Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, Front Brake: 2x320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad calipers, Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Length: 82.5 in OR 2096 mm, Width: -, Seat Height: 30.7 in OR 780 mm, Wellbase: 55.9 in OR 1420 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 410 lbs OR 186 kg, Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gallons OR 4.1 L, Tyres Front: 120/70-ZR17, Tyres Rear: 190/50-ZR17.