| Type | Superbike |
| Production | 1994-1998 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 888 |
| Successor | Ducati 996 |
History
Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Twin-cylinder, 90° L-type |
| Bore & Stroke | 94,0 x 66,0 mm 98,0 x 66,0 mm – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Displacement | 916 cm³ (55,87 cu. in) 996 cm³ (60,8 cu. in) – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 11.5:1 – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Valve train | Belt driven desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 9000 rpm 131,0 hp (96,0 kW) / 10500 rpm – SP-version 123,0 hp (90,4 kW) / 9500 rpm – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Max. torque | 99,0 Nm (10,1 kg*m) / 7000 rpm – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,1 sec.1 |
| Top speed | 257 km/h (160 mph)2 – Strada / S / Biposto versions 270 km/h (167,7 mph) – SP-versions, Ducati 916 SPS |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection 2 injectors per cylinder – SP-versions, Ducati 916 SPS |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,21 l / 100 km (45 mpg) 5,81 l / 100 km (40 mpg) – SP-versions, Ducati 916 SPS |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.467 1.765 1.350 1.090 0.958 0.857 |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular type with chrome-molybdenum steel trestle |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock Showa (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in Swingarm with mono-shock Öhlins (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in – SP-versions, Ducati 916 SPS |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 or 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Electronic type |
| Alternator | 12V-350W |
| Battery | 12V-16Ah |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2050 mm / 80,7 in 2030 mm / 79,9 in – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Overall width | 780 mm / 30,7 in |
| Overall height | 1090 mm / 42,9 in 1080 mm / 42,5 in – Ducati 916 SPS |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 31,1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55,5 in |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in |
| Dry weight | 190 kg / 419 lbs – Ducati 916 SPS 192 kg / 423 lbs – SP-versions 198 kg / 436 lbs – Strada / S-versions 204 kg / 450 lbs – Biposto |
| Curb (wet) weight |
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