The Ducati 916 SP motorcycle specifications include a 916 cc (55.89 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 916 SP 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.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
916 cc — larger displacement than about 52% of Ducati models.
790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1997 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 916 cc (55.89 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 196 kg (432.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 260.0 km/h (161.6 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.6684 hp/kg |
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