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DUCATI
996
The
summum of the Italian art at making dream machines. This bike is getting
oldish now, yet still stirs a lot of feelings when a non biker / rider
looks at her.
The flowing design mixed with racing details make a fantastic looking
bike.
The fact the racing versions of the 996 kept the exact same look,
gives the road bike even more value. The engine is to my knowledge
not as enjoyable as the 916's was, because of the change from carbs
to fuel injection. While gaining progressivity and manners, the V-twin
lost a bit of its "kick up the arse" behaviour it had previously.
The tubing design for the chassis gives an extreme rigidity to the
bike (hence making the bike twitchy when not on a perfectly laid road)
and the handling is just out of this world. Brembo calipers deal with
stopping distances...if u know what I mean.
The Duke's sound is so distinctive it is patented !!!!
A fantastic bike altogether.
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Engine
Type:
4 stroke 90 degree V Twin-cylinder
Valve
Control:
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, with toothed belt Desmodromic control
Cooling
System: Liquid
cooling - Closed circuit with bent radiator and mixing thermostat
3.5 L capacity
Displacement:
996 cc ( Bore - 98 mm x Stroke - 66 mm )
Compression
Ratio:
11.5:1
Crank
Horsepower:
112 HP @ 8,500 RPM
Crank
Torque:
69 ft. lbs. @ 8,000 RPM
Max.
Engine Speed:
10,000 RPM
Lubrication:
Forced feed gear pump: Ducati, oil cooler in line 3.7 L capacity
Ignition:
Electronic I.A.W type
Spark
Plug:
Champion RA 59 GC
Fuel
System:
Marelli electronic indirect type CPU 1.6;
2 injectors per cylinder
Fuel
Tank Capacity:
17.0 L / 4.6 gal. with 4 L / 1 gal. reserve
Clutch:
Dry, multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
Transmission:
6-speed w/straight cut primary gears
Frame:
Trestle
type constructed of "ALS 450" chrome moly steel alloy tubes
Wheelbase:
1410
mm / 55.5 in.
Rake:
(2 position adjustable), 23º30' - 24°30'
Trail:
Coincides with rake; 91-97 mm / 3.6 - 3.8 in.
Front
Suspension: Wheel
Travel: Showa upside-down fork, 43 mm steel tubes, fully adjustable
127 mm
Rear
Suspension: Progressive
linkage with adjustable monoshock (Ohlins on S, Showa on 996 )
Shock travel - 71 mm, Wheel travel - 130 mm
Front
Brake:
Dual 320 mm stainless floating rotors with staggered diameter Brembo
4-piston calipers
Pump cylinder 16mm (PSC 16), Caliper cylinder 30-34 mm (P4.30-34)
Rear
Brake: 220
mm Disc with hydraulic control. Pump cylinder 11 mm, Caliper cylinder
32 mm
Front
Wheel/Tire:
New 5-spoke light alloy MT 3.50 x 17" - 120/70-ZR17
Rear
Wheel/Tire:
New 5-spoke light alloy (for single-sided swing arm) with flexible
coupling
MT 5.50 x 17" - 190/50-ZR17
Seat
Height:
790 mm / 31.1 in. .
Dry
Weight:
190 kg 198 kg
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