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Ducati 916

Ducati 916
1998 Ducati 916 SPS
ManufacturerDucati
Production1994–1998
PredecessorDucati 888
SuccessorDucati 996
ClassSport bike
EngineFour-stroke, 916 cc (56 cu in), 90° V-twin, fuel injected 4-valve-per-cylinder desmodromic, liquid-cooled[1][2]
Bore / stroke94.0 mm × 66.0 mm (3.70 in × 2.60 in)
Top speed257 km/h (159.7 mph)[1]
or 260 km/h (161.6 mph)[2]
Power85 kW (114 bhp) @ 9000 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque67 lb⋅ft (91 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm (claimed)[3]
Transmission6-speed, chain drive[1]
Frame typeTubular steel trellis frame[1]
SuspensionFront: 43 mm (1.7 in) Showa
Rear: Showa rising-rate mono swingarm (US and Senna had Öhlins)[2]
BrakesFront: Dual 320 mm (13 in)[2] disc
Rear: Single 220 mm (8.7 in)[2] disc[1]
Wheelbase1,410 mm (56 in)[2]
DimensionsL: 2,050 mm (81 in)[2]
W: 685 mm (27.0 in)[2]
Seat height790 mm (31 in)[2]
Weight194.5 kg (429 lb)[1] (dry)
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The Ducati 916 is a fully faired sport bike made by Ducati from 1994 to 1998.[a] Featuring a 916 cc (56 cu in) fuel injected, 4-valve, desmo, liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin engine in a trellis frame with a single-sided swingarm and USD forks, the 916 is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever.[6][7]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Brown 2004, p. 147.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Falloon 2004, p. 210.
  3. ^ "Ducati 916 Road Test". Classic Bikes. July 29, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  4. ^ Falloon 2004, pp. 207–221.
  5. ^ Falloon 2004, pp. 220–223.
  6. ^ The most beautiful motorcycle
  7. ^ Tribute to designer


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