Ducati 996SPS User Manual

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Table of contents
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Ignition switch and steering lock 12
Left switch 13
Clutch lever 14
Cold start button 15
Right switch 15
Throttle twistgrip 16
Front brake lever 16
Rear brake pedal 17
Gear change pedal 17
Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18
Main components and devices 20
Location 20
Tank filler plug 21
Seat catch and helmet hook 22
Side stand 23
Steering damper 24
Front fork adjusters 25
Rear shock absorber adjusters 27
Changing motorcycle track alignement 28
Directions for use 29
Running-in recommendations 29
Pre-ride checks 30
Starting the engine 31
Moving off 33
Braking 33
Stopping the motorcycle 34
Parking 34
Refueling 35
Maintenance 36
Tool kit and accessories 36
Routine maintenance 37

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)