Ducati 996SPS User Manual

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Clutch lever (fig. 7)
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. The clutch lever is
provided with a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance
adjustment from the twistgrip on handlebar.
To set lever distance, push lever fully forward and turn
the dial adjuster (2) to one of its four positions.
Remember that position no. 1 gives maximum distance
between lever and twistgrip, whereas lever and twistgrip
are closest when adjuster is set to position no. 4.
When you operate lever (1), you will disengage the
engine from the gearbox and therefore from the driving
wheel. Using the clutch properly is essential to smooth
riding, especially when moving off.
Warning
Set clutch lever when motorcycle is stopped.
Important
Using the clutch properly will avoid damage to
transmission parts and spare the engine.
1
2
fig. 7

Ducati 996SPS Specifications

General

Displacement	996 cc
Bore x Stroke	98 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	190/50 ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Power	123 hp @ 9, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle bodies
Front Suspension	Showa upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Dry Weight	198 kg
Fuel Capacity	17 liters
Top Speed	270 km/h (168 mph)