Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2004, 2005
The Ducati 999 was a sport motorcycle manufactured from 2003 to 2006, replacing the Ducati 916, 996, and 998 designed by Massimo Tamburini. The Ducati 999 model was designed by Pierre Terblanche and was also known on the streets as the Triple Nine or Nine-nine-nine.
In addition to the standard model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer made the Ducati 999S and 999R available. Compared to the base model, the 999S model packed a race-derived suspension system, Brembo brakes, and a remapped engine.
Also, the Ducati 999R was a little more special than the base and S models, packing the same racing suspension as the S model, the same brakes, and an engine squeezed to the extreme to deliver the maximum power possible, along with several carbon fiber parts for less weight.
In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 999R Fila 200th Win Limited Edition. The bike was created to celebrate Ducati's 200th win in the World Superbike Championship, achieved by Neil Hodgson on May 18, 2003.
The bike was dressed in a livery virtually identical to the official one used on the race bike and was limited to only 200 units. Also, the machine featured an improved power output, more than the 999R.
Other notable features included carbon fiber side and upper fairings, magnesium head covers, headlight support, forged aluminum wheels, and a WSBK-inspired braced Swingarm.
As for the power figures, the 2004 Ducati 999R Fila 200th Win Limited Edition packed a 999cc fur-stroke liquid-cooled engine with 146 hp available at 10,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 999 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x2.5 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.4:1 | Horsepower: | 146/10000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 80/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 108/8000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | dry, multiplate, hydraulic | Primary Drive: | straight cut gears | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | tubular steel trellis | Front Suspension: | Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated | Rear Suspension: | Ohlins fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage | Front Brake: | dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82.5 in OR 2096 mm | Overall Width: | 42.9 in OR 1090 mm | Seat Height: | 30.7 in OR 780 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.9 in OR 1420 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 425 lbs OR 193 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 190/50 ZR17 |
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