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
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.
About 29% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st 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 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.
135 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Ducati models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% 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
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-ZR17 |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 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 | 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph) |
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| 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.