| Ducati's profilation of this bike |
| Hailed by the press as the best Twin ever produced, the new 999 has proved to its riders its power to win on tracks around the world. The innovative and cool design immediately draws attention to this dynamic machine. The Ducati 999 seems to be in motion even when at rest.
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| General information |
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| Model: | Ducati 999 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 73.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Power: | 140.00 HP (102.2 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque: | 111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Fuel control: | Desmodromic valve control |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Tubular steel trellis |
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.5° |
| Front suspension: | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment |
| Front wheel travel: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock |
| Rear wheel travel: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Front tyre: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre: | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.7527 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.50 litres (4.10 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
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Rating sample for this Ducati bike
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