Ducati 916 Senna Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 916 Senna motorcycle specifications include a 916 cc (55.89 cu in) engine, power of 114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).

Key specifications

1996-1998Model years
916 ccDisplacement
114 hpPower
195 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1997201 kg (443.1 lb)
1998198 kg (436.5 lb)
Power
1997109 hp (79.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
1998105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19970.5423 hp/kg
19980.5303 hp/kg

How the Ducati 916 Senna compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power114 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 9% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 66th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement916 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power66th

114 hp — more powerful than about 66% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement52nd

916 cc — larger displacement than about 52% of Ducati models.

Seat height39th

790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 916 cc • Liquid cooled • 114 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.585 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 584.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 124.5 hp/L

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 916 cc (55.89 cu in)
Power 114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 195 kg (429.9 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5846 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.