DUCATI 916 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916 Senna III, a special edition machine commemorating the Formula One driver Ayrton Senna. As in its previous embodiment, the third and final variation of the special edition motorcycle brought forth a lighter gray paint scheme and a brighter red for its wheels.

The bike was first presented at the 1994 Bologna Motor Show and released several months after Ayrton Senna died. Ducati owner Claudio Castiglioni was a personal friend of Senna's and made three special edition machines. The profits from the three versions were redirected to Instituto Ayrton Senna charity.

Visually, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a single seat, a carbon fiber exhaust system mounted under the seat, and red-finished three-spoke lightweight wheels.

Underneath its clothes, the 1998 Ducati 916 Senna III packed a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 109 hp at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 43 mm adjustable USD Showa fork on the front with 127 mm wheel travel and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with a progressive linkage and 130 mm wheel travel on the rear.

The Ducati 916 was a fully faired sports motorcycle that debuted in 1994 and continued production until 1998. Over its production time, the bike remained essentially unchanged and was delivered in several versions, like the Ducati 916 SPS.

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916SPS, a sports machine that packed a race-derived suspension package and delivered more power and torque compared to the base model.

In the suspension department, the 1998 Ducati 916SPS packed a fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front with 127 mm wheel travel and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with a progressive linkage and 130 mm wheel travel on the rear.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

Underneath its full fairing, the 1998 Ducati 916SPS had a 996cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an electronically controlled fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering an output power of 124 hp at 9,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

All the power produced by the engine was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 269 kph (167 mph).

The Ducati 916 first appeared in the Superbike world in 1994. It was a fully faired sports motorcycle produced until 1998 and designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino.

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 916, a sports machine in its final year of production. The bike didn't feature any significant modifications in its five years of production.

In the visual department, the bike packed the same standard features as its predecessors, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a single seat, a single-sided swingarm, three-spoke lightweight wheels, and an under-seat-mounted exhaust system.

On the front, the three-spoke wheel was softened by a 43 mm adjustable USD Showa telescopic fork, while the rear wheel was held by a single-sided swingarm and operated by an adjustable shock absorber with progressive linkage.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front. In contrast, the rear wheel was stopped by a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

Underneath its fuel tank, held together by a Trellis frame, the 1998 Ducati 916 packed a 916cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 109 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In December 1994, at the Bologna Motor Show, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Ducati 916 Senna, a special edition sport machine that commemorates Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna, a Ducati enthusiast that lost the battle with life in May 1994.

Ducati's owner, Claudio Castiglioni, was a personal friend of Senna, and several months after its death, he released the first Ducati 916 Senna. The Italian maker released three special edition Senna machines in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

In 1998, the manufacturer launched the second model of the Ducati 916 Senna, a sports motorcycle that came in a new grey paint scheme as opposed to the previous embodiment.

In other departments, the bike was identical to the first model, still combining the Ducati 916 engine with the 916SP chassis, which resulted in one of the most exciting machines in the 1998 Ducati range.

The bike packed standard features in the appearance department, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, and lightweight three-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1998 Ducati 916 Senna II took its muscles from a 916cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 109 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916SPS, a fully faired sports machine that debuted in 1994 and continued production until 1998. The SPS was a more advanced version of the 916 base model.

The 1997 Ducati 916SPS packed a more advanced suspension system than the standard model, with a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Showa fork on the front with 127 mm wheel travel and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm wheel travel.

In the visual department, the Ducati 916SPS was similar to its siblings, packing the same standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with two carbon fiber mufflers mounted under the seat, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1997 Ducati 916SPS had its soul brought to life by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 134 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 269 kph (167 mph).

The Ducati 916 was a sports motorcycle dressed in a full fairing manufactured from 1994 to 1998. It was powered by a 916cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine installed in a Trellis frame with a single-sided swingarm and a USD fork on the front end.

The bike was designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano, along with its team at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino. The bike's engine was a revision of its Ducati 888 unit, featuring a larger displacement and a new management system.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle launched the Ducati 916, the base model of the range, a sports machine dedicated to those riders who wanted a well-mannered bike for everyday use but also with enough power to put a smile on the rider's face.

In the aesthetic department, the 1997 Ducati 916 packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the bike had its soul brought to life by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 109 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

As for the braking power, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping power.

In 1994, Ducati launched the 916 model, a fully faired sports machine that continued production until 1998. The bike was designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbino at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino.

Compared to its Ducati 888 predecessor, the Ducati 916 was smaller, packed a chrome-moly Trellis frame shared with the Ducati 748, and combined with a new bodywork featuring aggressive lines.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 916SPA, the most exclusive and rarest machine in Ducati's range at the time. The bike was made in only 50 units available for the public.

The bike was intended for Ducati's racing team in the AMA Superbike Championship and packed an engine with a two mm larger bore than the other 916 models, resulting in a 955cc displacement with more power and torque.

Most of its components were race-derived and made for the race track, while in the visual department, it featured a unique paint scheme that set it apart from other Ducati 916 models.

At its core, the 1996 Ducati 916SPA packed a 955cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 122 hp with a peak at 10,200 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The Ducati 916 was a fully faired sports machine that debuted in 1994 and continued production until 1998. The bike was powered by a 916cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine installed in a Trellis frame with a single-sided swingarm and a USD fork on the front.

The bike was designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano, along with his team at the Cagiva Research Center located in San Marino. Compared to its 888 predecessor, the 916 model was smaller and shared the frame with the 1995 and beyond Ducati 748.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916, a sports bike in its third year of production that came in the same package as its predecessors, without any significant modifications.

In the appearance department, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

The 1996 Ducati 916 standard model had its heartbeat set by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 109 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

As for braking performance, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping power.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916SP, a fully faired sports motorcycle that debuted in 1994. The 1996 motorcycle featured the same visual and performance specifications as its predecessors without any significant changes.

In the visual department, the 1996 Ducati 916SP was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Showa fork with 127 mm wheel travel on the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber with a progressive linkage and 130 mm wheel travel on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

As for braking power, the bike packed 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1996 Ducati 916SP had its soul brought to life by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 131 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry clutch, linked to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 269 kph (167 mph).

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916 Senna, a limited edition fully faired sports motorcycle commemorating Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna. The bike was released several mounts before his death in May 1994.

Ducati's owner, Claudio Castiglioni, was a personal friend of Ayrton Senna. Between 1995 and 2001, he released three Senna special edition machines, and net proceeds were donated to the Instituto Ayrton Senna charity.

The 1995 Ducati 916 Senna combined the engine from the base 916 models with the chassis of the Ducati 916SP version for a well-mannered but agile two-wheeler. In addition, the special edition machine featured a black and grey paint scheme, red-finished wheels, and carbon fiber elements, such as a front fender, clutch cover, chain guard, and an exhaust insulating panel.

At the bike's core was a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 109 hp with a maximum peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66-lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

All the engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 255 kph (159 mph).

In the braking department, the 1995 Ducati 916 Senna packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916, a fully faired sports motorcycle that debuted in 1994. The 1995 machine came without any significant modifications and packed the same visual and performance specifications.

The Ducati 916 was designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino. The bike's liquid-cooled engine was a revision of the one used by its Ducati 888 predecessor.

In the appearance department, the 1995 Ducati 916 was fitted with standard features, such as a small windscreen, a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm adjustable USD Showa fork with 127 mm wheel travel on the front and a Showa shock absorber with a progressive linkage and 130 wheel travel on the rear.

As for braking performance, the bike packed two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 1995 Ducati 916 packed a 916cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 109 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

From 1994 to 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer produced the Ducati 916, a fully faired sports motorcycle designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano, powered by a 916cc V-twin engine.

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 916SP, a sports motorcycle that shared many parts with the standard model, such as the frame, front fork, brake calipers, and wheels, while most of the bodywork and cooling system was shared with the Ducati Strada model.

Compared to the base model, the key difference between the two models was some carbon fiber parts, a Monoposto tail section with a white numberplate scheme, full floating iron cast brake rotors, and a rear Ohlins shock absorber.

In the aesthetic department, the 1995 Ducati 916SP was similar to the base model, packing standard features, such as a full fairing, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

As for power, the 1995 Ducati 916SP had its soul brought to life by a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 131 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Showa fork on the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear with progressive linkage, offering excellent handling capabilities.

The Ducati 916 was a fully faired sports machine manufactured from 1994 to 1998, designed by Massimo Tamburini and Sergio Robbiano at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino.

In 1994, alongside the standard and Strada models, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 916SP, a sports bike that shared most of its parts with the standard model, such as the frame, front fork, brake calipers, while the wheels and most of the bodywork were shared with the Strada model.

Compared to the standard model, the 1994 Ducati 916SP was better suited for those riders who wanted zero compromises from performance. The bike felt at home on public roads and the race track.

It also packed a race-derived suspension package comprised of a 43 mm fully adjustable USD TiN-coated Showa fork on the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 1994 Ducati 916Sp had its soul brought to life by a 916cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 131 hp at 10,500 rpm and 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry multi-plate clutch with a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 269 kph (167 mph).

The Ducati 916 was a fully faired sports bike manufactured by Ducati from 1994 to 1998. The bike was fitted with a 916cc Fuel-injected liquid-cooled V-twin engine held by a Trellis frame with a single-sided swingarm and a USD fork.

The Ducati 916 was designed by Massimo Tamburini, Sergio Robbiano, along with his team at the Cagiva Research Center in San Marino. The bike's engine was a revision of its Ducati 888 predecessor, with a larger displacement and a new engine management system.

Compared to the Ducati 888, the 916 version was smaller and packed a chrome-moly Trellis frame that was also shared with the Ducati 748 in 1995 and beyond. The frame was combined with a new bodywork that offered aggressive lines.

In the visual department, the 1994 Ducati 916 was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, a dual headlight system, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank was a 916cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 109 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel with a top speed of 255 kph (159 mph).