Ducati 996R User Manual

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Checking engine oil level (fig. 41)
Engine oil level can be checked through the sight glass
(1) provided on the clutch cover.
When checking oil level, the motorcycle should be
upright and the engine cold. Oil level should be between
the marks near the sight glass
Top up oil level with SHELL Advance Ultra 4, if low.
Undo the filler plug (2) and top up to correct level.
Refit the plug.
Important
Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop at regular intervals
(see Warranty Booklet), as specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
The other viscosity degrees indicated in the table can be
used if the local average temperature is within the limits
specified for that oil viscosity.
–10
Unigrade
Multigrade
010203040°C
40
20W–40 20W–50
15W–40 15W–50
10W–40
10W–30
10W
20W
20
30
2
1
fig. 41
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Ducati 996R Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Torque	105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) @ 8, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin cylinder, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power	101 kW (136 hp) @ 10, 200 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Rear Suspension	Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock
Fuel Capacity	17 liters (4.5 gallons)
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 63.5 mm
Front Suspension	Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fork