The Ducati 999 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2003 to 2006. It superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes. This motorcycle enjoyed great success in World Superbike, and was raced in the series through the 2007 season, despite no longer being produced, pending rules changes by the series' governing body, FIM, to allow competition of the new Ducati 1098.
The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche, amid much controversy over its styling. It is known as a high performance, race oriented motorcycle. With its traditional Ducati L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout, it has a linear power delivery, with high power and torque figures available even at low RPM. Additionally, with its high spec suspension and trellis chassis, it is one of the finest handling motorcycles for its time. The Ducati 999s value and the Ducati 999r value are growing fast. The most beloved are the later model Monoposto with SBK rear trailing arm. S and R models in good shape are going over 20.000 euro and rising.
Subsequently, more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced, both capable of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under three seconds; and a top speed of over 170 mph (270 km/h).
The 2005 Ducati 999S won the Maxisport category for the prestigious international Masterbike 2005 comparison and finished second overall. It has received critical acclaim from many corners, such as MCN of the U.K. which called it "simply the best V-Twin on the planet", and Motorbikestoday.com, which described it as "the most desirable, most exciting roadbike on the planet" in 2004. MotorcycleUSA.com described it as "stupendous" and "the epitome of V-Twin power." Also known as “the F1 of the motorcycles” in 2005.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ducati 999 news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Ducati 999 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2003 to 2006 It superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916 Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes This motorcycle enjoyed great success in World Superbike and was raced in the series through the 2007 season despite no longer being produced pending rules changes by the series governing body FIM to allow competition of the new Ducati 1098 Ducati 999sManufacturerDucatiAlso called Nine nine nine and Triple nine Parent companyDucati Motor Holdings SpAProduction2003 2006PredecessorDucati 998SuccessorDucati 1098ClassSport bikeEngine998 999 cc liquid cooled four stroke 90 L twin DOHC 4 desmodromic valves per cylinderBore stroke998 cc 100 mm x 63 5 mm999 cc 104 mm x 58 8 mm 999R Transmission6 speed constant mesh sequential manualRelatedDucati 749 2006 Ducati 999R Xerox The 999 was designed by Pierre Terblanche amid much controversy over its styling It is known as a high performance race oriented motorcycle With its traditional Ducati L Twin Desmodromic Valve actuated engine layout it has a linear power delivery with high power and torque figures available even at low RPM Additionally with its high spec suspension and trellis chassis it is one of the finest handling motorcycles for its time The Ducati 999s value and the Ducati 999r value are growing fast The most beloved are the later model Monoposto with SBK rear trailing arm S and R models in good shape are going over 20 000 euro and rising Subsequently more powerful 999S and 999R versions were introduced both capable of 0 62 mph 0 100 km h in under three seconds and a top speed of over 170 mph 270 km h The 2005 Ducati 999S won the Maxisport category for the prestigious international Masterbike 2005 comparison and finished second overall It has received critical acclaim from many corners such as MCN of the U K which called it simply the best V Twin on the planet and Motorbikestoday com which described it as the most desirable most exciting roadbike on the planet in 2004 MotorcycleUSA com described it as stupendous and the epitome of V Twin power Also known as the F1 of the motorcycles in 2005 Racing editFrom the start the 999 was very successful in the Superbike World Championship winning world championships in 2003 Neil Hodgson 2004 James Toseland 2006 Troy Bayliss Gregorio Lavilla also won the 2005 BSB Title on a 999 F04 Specifications edit999 2003 999 2006 999S 2006 999R 2006 999R Xerox 2006 Engine L twin cylinder 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic liquid cooled Displacement 997 46 cc 999 cc Bore x Stroke 100 0 mm 63 5 mm 3 9 in 2 5 in 498 73 cc 104 0 mm 58 8 mm 4 1 in 2 3 in 499 5 cc Compression Ratio 11 4 1 12 5 1 Power 91 kW 124 PS 122 hp 9 750 pm 103 kW 140 PS 138 hp 9 750 pm 105 2 kW 143 PS 141 hp 9 750 rpm 110 kW 150 PS 148 hp 9 750 rpm Torque 10 4 kg m 102 0 N m 75 2 lb ft 8 000 rpm 11 1 kg m 108 9 N m 80 3 lb ft 8 000 rpm 11 4 kg m 111 8 N m 82 5 lb ft 8 000 rpm 11 9 kg m 116 7 N m 86 1 lb ft 8 000 rpm Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection 54 mm throttle body Exhaust Single steel exhaust with catalytic converter Emissions Euro2 Gearbox 6 speed constant mesh sequential manual Ratios 1st 37 15 2nd 30 17 3rd 28 20 4th 26 22 5th 24 23 6th 23 24 Primary drive Straight cut gears ratio 1 84 Final drive Chain Front sprocket 15 Rear sprocket 36 Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control Frame Tubular steel trellis Wheelbase 1420 mm 55 9 in Rake 23 5 24 5 Front suspension Showa 43 mm upside down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment Ohlins 43 mm upside down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment for radial calipers Front wheel travel 125 mm 4 9 in 120 mm 4 7 in Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi floating discs 4 piston 4 pad caliper 2 x 320 mm semi floating discs 4 piston 4 pad radial caliper Front wheel Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy 3 50 x 17 Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy forged 3 50 x 17 Front tyre 120 70 ZR 17 Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock Rear wheel travel 128 mm 5 in Rear brake 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear wheel Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy 5 50 x 17 Y shaped 5 spoke light alloy forged 5 50 x 17 Rear tyre 190 50 ZR 17 Fuel tank capacity 15 5 L 3 4 imp gal 4 1 US gal includes 3 L reserve Weight 1 199 kg 439 lbs 186 kg 410 lbs 181 kg 399 lbs Seat height 780 mm 30 7 in Versions Dual seat Single seatDual seat 2 Single seatReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ducati 999 The weight excludes battery lubricants and where applicable cooling liquid dual seat not available in North America Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ducati 999 amp oldid 1169811556, 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