Ducati 996R User Manual

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Frame
Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of high-
strength steel.
Steering angle (on each side):
27°
For improved performance on track the headstock angle
can be changed (see page 44).
STANDARD steering setting for road riding is as follows:
Steering head angle:
24°30’
Trail:
97 mm.
For track riding, setting can be modified to the following
values:
Steering head angle:
23°30’
Trail:
91 mm.
Note
When headstock is set to 23°30’, steering lock will
not operate.
Wheels
Five-spoke light-alloy rims.
Front wheel
Dimensions:
3.50x17"
Rear wheel
Dimensions:
5.50x17"
Front wheel spindle can be removed.
The rear wheel is overhanging with respect to the
sprocket hub and secured with a nut and safety clip. In
this way, the rear wheel can be quickly replaced.
Tyre s
Front tyre
Tubeless, radial tyre.
Size:
120/70-ZR17.
Rear tyre
Tubeless, radial tyre.
Size:
190/50-ZR17.
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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