Ducati 999 (999S, 999R, 999R Xerox, 999S Team USA, 999R Fila)

TypeSuperbike
Production2003-2007
PredecessorDucati 998
SuccessorDucati 1098

History

Ducati 999 (2003-2006)
Ducati 999S (2003-2004)

Ducati 999S:

Features

  • 136 hp
  • Öhlins suspensions
  • Rear seat cover
Ducati 999S (2005-2006)*

* Radial calipers, Termignoni exhaust

Ducati 999R (2003-2006)

Ducati 999R:

Features

  • 139-144 hp
  • Marchesini wheels
  • Carbon fibre elements
  • Termignoni exhaust
  • Öhlins suspensions
  • 193 kg dry weight
Ducati 999R Fila (2003)
Ducati 999R Xerox (2006)
Ducati 999S Team USA (2007)

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementTwin-cylinder, 90° L-type
Bore & Stroke100,0 x 63,5 mm

104,0 x 58,8 mm – Ducati 999R
Displacement998 cm³ (60,90 cu. in)

999 cm³ (60,96 cu. in) – Ducati 999R
Compression ratio11.4:1

12.3:1 – Ducati 999R (2003-2004)

12.4:1 – Ducati 999R (2005)

12.5:1 – Ducati 999R (2006)
Valve trainBelt driven desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power124,0 hp (91,0 kW) / 9500 rpm

136,0 hp (100,0 kW) / 9750 rpm – Ducati 999S, 999 (from 2005)

139,0 hp (102,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – Ducati 999R (2003)

139,0 hp (102,0 kW) / 10500 rpm – Ducati 999R (2004)

144,0 hp (106,0 kW) / 9750 rpm – Ducati 999R (from 2005)
Max. torque102,0 Nm (10,4 kgm) / 8000 rpm

106,0 Nm (10,8 kgm) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 999S, 999 (from 2005)

108,0 Nm (11,0 kgm) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 999R

110,0 Nm (11,2 kgm) / 8000 rpm – Ducati 999R (from 2005)
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)2,9 sec.1
Top speed277 km/h (172 mph)2
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
Fuel economy / consumption5,23 l / 100 km (45 mpg)3
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchDry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
2.467
1.765
1.400
1.181
1.043
0.958
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular trestle frame with upper section made of high-strength steel
Front suspension, travel43 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 125 mm / 4,9 in

43 mm inverted telescopic fork Öhlins (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in – Ducati 999S (2003-2004)

43 mm inverted telescopic fork Öhlins (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Ducati 999S (2005-2006), 999R
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with mono-shock Sachs (fully adjustable), 128 mm / 5,0 in

Swingarm with mono-shock Öhlins (fully adjustable), 128 mm / 5,0 in – Ducati 999S / 999R
Front tire size120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size190/50-ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers

Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – Ducati 999S (from 2005), 999R
Rear brakeSingle disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity15,5 l / 4,09 US gal. (reserve – 3,0 l)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemElectronic type
Alternator12V-480W – Ducati 999 (to 2005), 999R

12V-520W – Ducati 999 (from 2005), 999S
Battery12V-10Ah
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2095 mm / 82,5 in
Overall width730 mm / 28,7 in
Overall height1090 mm / 42,9 in

1100 mm / 43,3 in – Ducati 999 / 999S (from 2006)

1110 mm / 43,7 in – Ducati 999R
Seat height780 mm / 30,7 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55,9 in
Ground clearance125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight199 kg / 439 lbs

197,5 kg / 435 lbs – Ducati 999 / 999S (from 2006, single-seater)

201,5 kg / 444 lbs – Ducati 999 / 999S (from 2006, two-seater)

193 kg / 425 lbs – Ducati 999R (2003-2004)

192 kg / 423 lbs – Ducati 999R (2005-2006)
Curb (wet) weight

Images

Ducati 999 (2003-2006)
Ducati 999S (2003-2004)
Ducati 999R (2003-2006)

Video

2005 DUCATI 999
2004 DUCATI 999S

Manuals

Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 999 (02/2003), 0-60 mph
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 999 (02/2003), Top speed
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 999 (02/2003), Average MPG