The Ducati 999 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 124 hp (90.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 999 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 18% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 68th 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 26th percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th 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.
124 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Ducati models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Ducati models.
780 mm — taller than about 26% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% 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.
2,095
2,131
Close to average.
1,090
1,124
Close to average.
1,420
1,474
4% below average.
780
808
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.623 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 623.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 124.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.57:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 124 hp (90.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 63.5 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,095 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,090 mm (42.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6231 hp/kg |
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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.