DUCATI 996SPS Fogarty Replica (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 996 was a sports motorcycle manufactured from 1999 to 2002, based on the earlier Ducati 916. It was available in three versions, the base or Biposto model, the 996S, and 996SPS.

Compared to the base model, the Ducati 996S model packed race-derived Ohlins suspensions, while the 996SPS version, which was available only for the European market, delivered more power and came in a lighter package due to the use of carbon fiber and titanium elements.

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 996SPS Fogarty Replica, a race-ready limited edition machine suitable for the adrenaline junkies among Ducati fans.

In the appearance department, the bike had standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, dual headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, five-spoke Marchessini wheels, and a race-inspired paint and graphics scheme.

As for power, the 1999 Ducati 996SPS Fogarty Replica had its soul brought to life by a 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 124 hp at 9,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated dry clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 270 kph (168 mph).

In the braking department, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston Brembo calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston Brembo caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.