Ducati 999
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| Manufacturer: | Ducati |
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| Production: | 2003-2006 |
| Predecessor: | Ducati 998 |
| Successor: | Ducati 1098 |
| Parent company: | Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Engine: | Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90° "L" twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Related: | Ducati 749 Ducati 1098 |
| Similar: | Aprilia RSV Mille Honda CBR1000RR Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R MV Agusta F4 1000 S Suzuki GSX-R1000 Yamaha YZF-R1 |
The Ducati 999 is the latest of the Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and the Ducati 998 range.
The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche, amid much controversy over its divisive styling; it was heavily criticized by some, whilst being hailed by many.
Subsequently more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced, the latter capable of 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds and a top speed of over 170 mph.
[edit] Racing
From the start, the 999 was very successful in the World Superbike competition, winning world championships in:
- 2003
Neil Hodgson - 2004 James Toseland
- 2006
Troy Bayliss
Ducati 999 Specifications (2005)
- Engine:Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
- Capacity: 998
- Bore x Stroke:100 x 63.5 mm
- Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
- Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
- Ignition / Starting: Marelli electronic / electric
- Max power: 140 hp 103 kW @ 9750 rpm
- Max Torque: 111.1 kg-m @ 8000 rpm
- Transmission / Drive: 6 Speed / chain
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, 125 mm wheel travel.
- Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, 125 mm wheel travel.
- Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers
- Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
- Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
- Dry-Weight: 186 Śkg
- Fuel Capacity (res): 15.5 Litres (3L)
- Consumption average: 18 km/lit
- Standing Quarter Mile: 10.29 sec
- Top Speed: 275 km/h
