DUCATI 999R (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 999R, a sports machine that debuted in 2003 alongside the standard 999 and 999S. The bikes were known on the streets as the Triple Nine or Nine-nine-nine and were designed by Pierre Terblanche.

Compared to the base model, the Ducati 999R was more powerful and featured race-derived suspensions, brakes, and several carbon fiber bits and pieces. Of the three models, the 999R version was the most powerful.

In the appearance department, the 2006 Ducati 999R was fitted with standard features, such as carbon fiber bodywork, a small windscreen, a single seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, and Y-shaped five-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's race-derived suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front end. In contrast, the rear end was operated by a fully adjustable Ohlins Shock absorber with progressive linkage.

The stopping power came from two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Ducati 999R had its soul brought to life by a 999cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering 146 hp at 9,750 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.