| Ducati's profilation of this bike | 
  | The press has called the Ducati 999 the best-ever twin cylinder engine (MotorCycle News, the leading European motorcycle magazine). A peek under the fairing shows just how advanced this motorcycle is and the design focuses on rider ergonomics, making maintenance simpler by reducing overall complexity and, above all, offering top-notch performance. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Ducati 999 Superbike | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2006 | 
    | Type | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.4   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 138.1 HP (100.8  kW)) @ 9750 RPM | 
    | Torque | 108.9 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.3 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 | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | 
    | Exhaust system | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | 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 | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.7426 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Red-red-black, Black-black-black | 
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        | Further information | 
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