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2000 Ducati 996 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Ducati 996 sport motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112 HP (81.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 93 Nm (68.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 112.4 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.77 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 265 km/h (165 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.