The Ducati 999 Superbike motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 138.1 hp (100.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 186 kg (410.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 999 Superbike 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 32% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 26th percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th 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.
138.1 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Ducati models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Ducati models.
780 mm — taller than about 26% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% 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.
1,420
1,474
4% below average.
780
808
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.742 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 742.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 138.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.57:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 138.1 hp (100.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm |
| Torque | 108.9 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
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| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 186 kg (410.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7426 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red-red-black, Black-black-black |
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| Exhaust system | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter |
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.