The Ducati 996 SPS motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, power of 123 hp (89.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 187 kg (412.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 996 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 17% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
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.
123 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Ducati models with power data.
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
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.658 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 657.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 123.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 996 cc (60.78 cu in) |
| Power | 123 hp (89.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 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 | 187 kg (412.3 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 | 0.6578 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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