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996 SBK

Starting in 1999, the maximum displacement of the Ducati Superbike went from 916 to 996cc.

The perfect lines of the 996 did not differ from the 916.

Even the details of the chassis were hardly changed.

In 1999, with the birth of Ducati Corse, the 996 became the undisputed queen of the Superbike World Championship.

The use of composite materials and most sophisticated technologies made the 996 absolutely unbeatable.

Rear view of the 996 Factory 1999.

Carl Fogarty was winner of the third and fourth SBK rider’s title on the seat of the 996 in 1998 and 1999.

In 1998, Pierfrancesco Chili was the feared adversary of Fogarty, still riding the Ducati 996.

The 996 replaced the 916 in 1998 and quickly became a pride and joy of the Borgo Panigale factory.
The 996 was successful in numerous championship and won the World Superbike Championship three times in a row!

Many features of the 996 are the same as the 916; both had a Desmodromic double camshaft, L-twin cylinder engine and a Trellis frame.
The new features of the 996 included lighter three-spoke wheels, an improved Brembo braking system.
A special model sold in California also included Ohlins rear shock absorber and steering damper as well as Marchesini five-spoke wheels.

Palmares

1997	1st Austrian Pro Superbike Championship Andreas Meklau
1998	1st World Superbike Championship Carl Fogarty
1998	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1999	1st World Superbike Championship Carl Fogarty
1999	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1999	1st Italian Superbike Championship Paolo Casoli
1999	1st British Superbike Championship Troy Bayliss
2000	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
2000	1st British Superbike Championship Neil Hodgson
2001	1st British Superbike Championship John Reynolds

Technical specification

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TRANSMISSION

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Type	4-stroke, 90-degree
Bore and Stroke	98 x 66 mm
Compression ratio	11,5:1
Total displacement	996 cc
Timing system	Belt-driven desmodromic double overhead camshafts
Spark plugs	Champion RA59GC
Generator	12v/520W
Battery	12V/16Ah
Cooling system	Liquid
Injection	Weber I.A.W.
Maximum power	112 HP at 8,500 rpm
Top speed	260 Km/h (161,6 mph)

Gear ratios	0,857; 0,958; 1,091; 1,35; 1,765; 2,466
Primary drive	1,84:1 (32/59)
Final drive	2,4:1 (15/36)
Clutch	Clutch multi-plate, dry

Front suspension	43 mm Showa
Rear suspension	Showa rising-rate mono swingarm
Front brake	Dual disc Ø 320 mm (12,6 in.)
Rear brake	Single-disc Ø 220mm (8,7 in.)
Front tyre	120/70 VR17
Rear tyre	190/50 VR17
Seat height	790 mm (31,1 in.)
Length	2,030 mm (79.9 in.)
Width	780 mm (30,7 in.)
Height	1,080 mm (42,5 in.)
Wheelbase	1410 mm (55,5 in.)
Weight (dry)	198 Kg (436,1 lbs.)

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