Ducati 999

Ducati 999

Manufacturer	Ducati
Also called	"Nine-nine-nine" and "Triple nine"
Parent company	Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA
Production	2003-2006
Predecessor	Ducati 998
Successor	Ducati 1098
Class	Sport bike
Engine	998—999 cc, liquid cooled, four stroke, 90° L twin DOHC, 4 desmodromic valves per cylinder
Transmission	6-speed
Related	Ducati 749

2006 Ducati 999R Xerox

The Ducati 999 superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes in 2003, and was produced through 2006. This motorcycle enjoyed great success in World Superbike, and was raced in the series through the 2007 season, despite no longer being produced, pending rules changes by the series' governing body, FIM, to allow competition of the new Ducati 1098.

The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche, amid much controversy over its styling. It is known as an extremely high performance, race oriented motorcycle. With its traditional Ducati L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout, it has a linear power delivery, with high power and torque figures available even at low RPM. Additionally, with its high spec suspension and trellis chassis, it is one of the finest handling motorcycles for its time.

Subsequently, more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced, both capable of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under three seconds; and a top speed of over 170 mph (+270 km/h).

The 2005 Ducati 999S won the Maxisport category for the prestigious international Masterbike 2005 comparison and finished 2nd overall. It has received critical acclaim from many corners, such as MCN of the U.K. which called it "simply the best V-Twin on the planet", and Motorbikestoday.com, which described it as "the most desirable, most exciting roadbike on the planet" in 2004. MotorcycleUSA.com described it as "stupendous" and "the epitome of V-Twin power."

Racing

From the start the 999 was, very successful in the Superbike World Championship, winning world championships in:

• 2003 Neil Hodgson
• 2004 James Toseland
• 2006 Troy Bayliss

Gregorio Lavilla also won the 2005 BSB Title on a 999 F04.

Specifications

	999R Xerox (2006)	999R (2006)	999S (2006)	999 (2006)
Engine	L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled	L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled	L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled	L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement	999 cc	999 cc	998 cc	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	104 x 58.8 mm	104 x 58.8 mm	100 x 63.5 mm	100 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1	11.4;1	11.4:1
Power	110 kW - 148 hp @ 9750 rpm	110 kW - 148 hp @ 9750 rpm	105.2 kW - 142 hp @ 9750 rpm	103 kW - 138 hp @ 9750 rpm
Torque	11.9 kg·m (116.7 N·m; 86.1 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm	11.9 kg·m (116.7 N·m; 86.1 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm	11.4 kg·m (111.8 N·m; 82.5 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm	11.1 kg·m (108.9 N·m; 80.3 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm
Fuel injection	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust	Single steel muffler with catalytic converter	Single steel muffler with catalytic converter	Single steel muffler with catalytic converter	Single steel muffler with catalytic converter
Emissions	Euro2	Euro2	Euro2	Euro2
Gearbox	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed
Ratios	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive	Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84	Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84	Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84	Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
Final drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36
Clutch	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Frame	Tubular steel trellis	Tubular steel trellis	Tubular steel trellis	Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase	1420 mm / 55.9 in	1420 mm / 55.9 in	1420 mm / 55.9 in	1420 mm / 55.9 in
Rake	23.5° - 24.5°	23.5° - 24.5°	23.5° - 24.5°	23.5° - 24.5°
Front suspension	Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork, with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers	Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers	Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers	Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment
Front wheel travel	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	125 mm / 4.9 in
Front brake	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad caliper
Front wheel	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 3.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 3.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock
Rear wheel travel	128 mm / 5 in	128 mm / 5 in	128 mm / 5 in	128 mm / 5 in
Rear brake	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 5.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 5.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17	Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre	190/50 ZR 17	190/50 ZR 17	190/50 ZR 17	190/50 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity	15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)	15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)	15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)	15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)
Weight[1]	181 kg / 399 lbs	181 kg / 399 lbs	186 kg / 410 lbs	186 kg / 410 lbs
Seat height	780 mm / 30.7 in	780 mm / 30.7 in	780 mm / 30.7 in	780 mm / 30.7 in
Colours (Tank-Frame-Wheels)	Xerox-red-black	red-red-black	red-red-black black-black-black	red-red-black black-black-black
Versions	Single seat	Single seat	Single seat Dual seat[2]	Dual seat

References

1. ^ The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.
2. ^ dual seat not available in North America.