Ducati 999

Ducati 999
Manufacturer:	Ducati<tr><th>Predecessor:<td>Ducati 998</tr><tr><th>Parent company:<td>Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA</tr><tr><th>Class:<td>Sport bike</tr><tr><th>Engine:<td>Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90° "L" twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder</tr><tr><th>Transmission:<td>6-speed</tr><tr><th>Related:<td>Ducati 749 Ducati 1098</tr><tr><th>Similar:<td>Aprilia RSV Mille Honda CBR1000RR Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R MV Agusta F4 1000 S Suzuki GSX-R1000 Yamaha YZF-R1</tr>

The Ducati 999 is the latest of the Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and the Ducati 998 range.

The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche, amid much controversy and criticism relating to that styling.

Subsequently more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced, the latter capable of 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds and a top speed of over 170 mph.

[edit] Racing

From the start, the 999 was very successful in the World Superbike competition, winning world championships in:

Ducati 999 Specifications (2005)

Engine:Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 998
Bore x Stroke:100 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Ignition / Starting: Marelli electronic / electric
Max power: 140 hp 103 kW @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 111.1 kg-m @ 8000 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 6 Speed / chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, 125 mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, 125 mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Dry-Weight: 186 Śkg
Fuel Capacity (res): 15.5 Litres (3L)
Consumption average: 18 km/lit
Standing Quarter Mile: 10.29 sec
Top Speed: 275 km/h