Ducati 996 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 996 R motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 10,200 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).

Key specifications

2001Year released
998 ccDisplacement
135 hpPower
105.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
185 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase

How the Ducati 996 R 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 power135 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 29% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement998 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st 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.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th 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 power71st

135 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement71st

998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Ducati models.

Seat height39th

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

Fuel capacity68th

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.

Wheelbase1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Ducati avg

1,474

4% below average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Ducati avg

808

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 998 cc • 135 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/60-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.730 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 729.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 135.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.57:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2001

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Power 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 10,200 rpm
Torque 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 185 kg (407.9 lb)
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)

Performance

Top speed 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.7297 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.