916 Senna

1996 Ducati 916 Senna Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 1996 Ducati 916 Senna utilizes a 916 cc (55.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 114 HP (83.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 124.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 916 Senna measures 195 kg (430 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.