996 SPS

2000 Ducati 996 SPS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2000 Ducati 996 SPS utilizes a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123 HP (89.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. 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 996 SPS measures 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.66 HP/kg (1.52 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, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph).