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67/100Sporty
Power
148 HP
Torque
109 Nm
Engine
999 ccm
Technical Overview
2006 Ducati 999 R Superbike Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2006 Ducati 999 R Superbike pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147.5 HP (107.7 kW) at 9,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108.9 Nm (80.3 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 147.6 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
147.6 HP/L
Power Band Window
8,000–9,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power147.5 HP (107.7 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque108.9 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.3 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke104.0 x 58.8 mm (4.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
ExhaustSingle steel muffler with catalytic converter
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis
Front SuspensionÖhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
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Transmission
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