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

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

2000Year released
996 ccDisplacement
123 hpPower
99.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
187 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase

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.

Engine power123 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 17% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement996 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th 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 power68th

123 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement68th

996 cc — larger displacement than about 68% 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 • 996 cc • Liquid cooled • 123 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 790 mm
6-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.658 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 657.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 123.5 hp/L

Model information

Year released 2000

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 187 kg (412.3 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 0.6578 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Red

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.