Ducati 996SPS User Manual

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Valve clearances (fig. 45)
Valve clearances with the engine cold must be:
A) Opening rocker
Intake, mm/in.:
0.05 ÷ 0.15 / 0.0019 ÷ 0.0059
Exhaust, mm/in.:
0.05 ÷ 0.20 / 0.0019 ÷ 0.0078
B) Closing rocker
Intake, mm/in.:
0.13 ÷ 0.25 / 0.0051 ÷ 0.0098
Exhaust, mm/in.:
0.08 ÷ 0.20 / 0.0031 ÷ 0.0078
Important
Valve clearance is a key parameter to preserve the
performance and lifetime of your engine. Contact a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop to have valve
clearance checked at the recommended intervals.
fig. 45

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)