Ducati 999

The Ducati 999 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2003 to 2006. It superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes. This motorcycle enjoyed great success in World Superbike, and was raced in the series through the 2007 season, despite no longer being produced, pending rules changes by the series' governing body, FIM, to allow competition of the new Ducati 1098. The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche, amid much controversy over its styling. It is known as a high performance, race oriented motorcycle. With its traditional Ducati L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout, it has a linear power delivery, with high power and torque figures available even at low RPM. Additionally, with its high spec suspension and trellis chassis, it is one of the finest handling motorcycles for its time. The Ducati 999s value and the Ducati 999r value are growing fast. The most beloved are the later model Monoposto with SBK rear trailing arm. S and R models in good shape are going over 20.000 euro and rising. Subsequently, more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced, both capable of 0 62 mph (0 100 km/h) in under three seconds; and a top speed of over
The 2005 Ducati 999S won the Maxisport category for the prestigious international Masterbike 2005 comparison and finished second overall. It has received critical acclaim from many corners, such as MCN of the U. K. which called it "simply the best V Twin on the planet", and Motorbikestoday. com, which described it as "the most desirable, most exciting roadbike on the planet" in 2004. MotorcycleUSA. com described it as "stupendous" and "the epitome of V Twin power." Also known as “the F1 of the motorcycles” in 2005.

999 (2003) 999 (2006) 999S (2006) 999R (2006) 999R Xerox (2006) Engine L twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled Displacement 997.46 cc 999 cc Bore x Stroke 498.73 cc 499.5 cc Compression Ratio 11.4:1 12.5;1 Power @ 9,750 pm @ 9,750 pm @ 9,750 rpm @ 9,750 rpm Torque @ 8,000 rpm @ 8,000 rpm @ 8,000 rpm @ 8,000 rpm Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body Exhaust Single steel exhaust with catalytic converter Emissions Euro2 Gearbox 6 speed constant mesh sequential manual Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 Primary drive Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84 Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36 Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control Frame Tubular steel trellis Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in Rake 23.5° 24.5° Front suspension Showa 43 mm upside down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment Öhlins 43 mm upside down fully adjustable fork, with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers Front wheel travel 125 mm / 4.9 in 120 mm / 4.7 in Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi floating discs, 4 piston 4 pad caliper 2 x 320 mm semi floating discs, 4 piston 4 pad radial caliper Front wheel Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17 Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy forged 3.50 x 17 Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock Rear wheel travel 128 mm / 5 in Rear brake 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear wheel Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy forged 5.50 x 17 Rear tyre 190/50 ZR 17 Fuel tank capacity (includes 3 L reserve) Weight 199 kg / 439 lbs 186 kg / 410 lbs 181 kg / 399 lbs Seat height 780 mm / 30.7 in Versions Dual seat Single seatDual seat Single seat