The Ducati 996 motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 996 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.
About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th 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.
996 cc — larger displacement than about 68% of Ducati models.
790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.
17 L — larger than about 68% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,410
1,474
4% below average.
790
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 996 cc (60.78 cu in) |
| Torque | 93.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 265.0 km/h (164.7 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.5657 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, yellow |
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| Comments | The plain 996 can be delivered as "biposto", that is two-seater, or with single saddle. |
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.