DUCATI 996 (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 996 was a sports bike based on the Ducati 916 manufactured from 1999 to 2002. From the beginning, the Italian maker made available three models, the base or Biposto, the 996S with race-derived Ohlins suspensions, and the 996SPS.

The Ducati 996S was fitted with race-inspired Ohlins suspensions both front and rear, while the Ducati 996SPS (Sport Production Special) packed a more powerful engine and came in a lighter package due to some carbon fiber and titanium elements.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 996 standard model, a sports machine in its third year of production that came in the same form as previous models, without any significant modifications.

The 2001 Ducati 996 packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a windscreen, a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

As for performance, the Ducati 996 had its heartbeat set by a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 112 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

As for braking power, the 2001 Ducati 996 was fitted with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.