916 SPS

1998 Ducati 916 SPS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1998 Ducati 916 SPS features a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123 HP (89.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 101 Nm (74.5 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 SPS measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.54 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 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.