Motorcycle specifications Ducati996 SPS 2000 The F40 from Bologna
presentation of the 996 SPS 2000
in motorcycle production, the 996 is a machine in a class of its own, sumptuous, physical and characterful. This SPS version is the culmination of this - in fact, it's almost a racing machine. The big twin-injector V-twin develops 123 horsepower. And Ducati horsepower is more than you can handle. The camshafts are different, with a more incisive profile, the gearbox benefits from a "competition" gear ratio, and the brakes are by Brembo (floating discs).the rear unit is an Öhlins, and the 1999 SHowa fork has been replaced by an Öhlins. This helps justify the poisonous price tag (150,000 frs), and with carbon in every corner, it looks a little better. All this is forgotten as you gallop along. With the 996 SPS, it's pure bliss: the big Desmo twin pushes hard with the rage of destructive torque, and the intense, pleasurable vibrations of Italian mechanics. The chassis, true to Ducati, is beyond reproach. With all this, the SPS is one of the best sports bikes around. A machine of desire and pleasure for discerning and wealthy riders. But do dreams come at a price?
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Key facts Ducati 996 SPS (2000) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Motor torque
- Partie-cycle
- Aesthetics
Weak points
- Exclusive character
- Maintenance costs
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
22,850€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 270 km/h (167.80 mph)
Specifications Ducati 996 SPS 2000
- Chassis
- Frame : tubular steel wire mesh
- Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4.49 US gallons)
- Seat height : 790 mm (31.10 in)
- Length : 2,030 mm (79.92 in)
- Width : 780 mm (30.71 in)
- Min height : 1,090 mm (42.91 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,410 mm (55.51 in)
- Dry weight : 187 kg (412 lb)
- Front axle
- Showa telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Öhlins monoshock, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Motor
- two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 50 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- double ACT desmodromic
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 996 cc
- 123 ch (121.30 hp) to 9,500 rpm
- 10.10 mkg to 7,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 1.54 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 18.51 kg/mkg
- Compression : 11.5:1
- Practical information
Models
2001
2000
1999
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 996 SPS 2000
- What is the power of the 996 SPS 2000?
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The 996 SPS 2000 develops a power of 123 ch (121.30 hp)
- What is the torque of the 996 SPS 2000?
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The maximum torque of the 996 SPS 2000 is 10.10 mkg to 7,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the 996 SPS 2000?
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The 996 SPS 2000 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 270 km/h (167.80 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the 996 SPS 2000?
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The 996 SPS 2000 has a a dry weight of 187 kg (412 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the 996 SPS 2000?
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To ensure good accessibility, the 996 SPS 2000 offers a minimum seat height of 790 mm (31.10 in).
- What is the price of the 996 SPS 2000?
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The price of the 996 SPS 2000 is 22,850€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 5 reviews
what a machine! not for its power, but for its character. A blistering sound that slams into your ears once you've passed 8000rpm, a hoarse, low-pitched squeal coming from its guts, and impressive engine braking that makes accelerating as much fun as decelerating. The most brutal desmoquattro I've ever driven, after trying out a slightly hollow 748 and a smoother 916 strada
What's impressive is to have a character like 900 ss between 6,000 and 8,000 rpm, with 50 hp suddenly coming from behind, and then it's on!
The original narrow 190 rims accentuate the bulging profile of the tires, so cornering can be impressive! and it holds up. it fits perfectly with the ohlins, even though it's 10 years old
a machine that's good enough for the average person
a character you can't get enough of!
ciao Rating : 5/5 Respond to duc