The Ducati 916 SPS motorcycle specifications include a 916 cc (55.89 cu in) engine, power of 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 916 SPS 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 29% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.
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.
135 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Ducati models with power data.
916 cc — larger displacement than about 52% of Ducati models.
790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.730 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 729.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 147.4 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 916 cc (55.89 cu in) |
| Power | 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 10,000 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 |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.7297 hp/kg |
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