| Ducati
this week released details to the 998R successor, understandably dubbed
the 999R.
Powered by the Testastretta 999cc, 139 HP (bore 104 x
stroke 58.8mm), the motorcycle boasts state-of-the-art componentry.
- Full carbon fibre
fairing
- 5 spoke Y aluminium
alloy forged rims
- Radially mounted
front brake calipers
- Magnesium alloy
head light support
- Silver number plate
on the steering head
The bike is supplied
with a Racing Kit that includes: 102 Db exhaust mono-silencer (no cat),
CPU; rear paddock stand, dedicated bike cover.
The 999R, complete
with certificate of authenticity, will be sold exclusively online in a
limited edition run of no more than 800 units.
Reserve your 999R from
the beginning of December, 2002!
"Key in hand" price will be 30,000 Euro (racing kit included).
- Engine - L twin
cylinder, 4 valve Testastretta Desmodromic, liquid cooled
- Displacement -
999cc
- Bore and stroke -
104 x 58.8 mm
- Compression Ratio -
12.3:1
- Power - 102 kW -
139 HP @ 10,000 rpm
- Torque - 108 Nm -
11 Kgm @ 8,000 rpm
- Fuel Injection -
Marelli Electronic Fuel Injection, 54 mm throttle body
- Exhaust - Exhaust
system with steel single muffler, with catalytic converter
- Gearbox -
6 speed
- Ratios -
1a 37/15, 2a
30/17, 3a 28/20, 4a 26/22, 5a 24/23, 6a 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 ALS 450
steel trellis frame
- Wheelbase - 1420 mm
- Rake - 23.5° -
24.5°
- Steering angle -
28.5° r.h. and l.h.
- Front suspension -
Ohlins with TiN upside-down fork fully adjustable, for radial calipers
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Front wheel - New
design 5 spoke Y light alloy forged 3.50 x 17
- Front tyre - 120/70
ZR 17
- Rear suspension -
Ohlins progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock
- Rear wheel travel -
128 mm
- Rear wheel - New
design 5 spoke Y light alloy forged 5.50 x 17
- Rear tyre - 190/50
ZR 17
- Front Brake - 2 x
320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston radial caliper, 4 pads
- Rear Brake - 240 mm
disc, 2-piston caliper
- Fuel tank capacity
- 15.5 l (3 l reserve)
- Weight - 425 lbs.
- Seat height - 780
mm
- Max height - 43.7
in
- Max length - 82.5
in
- Instruments -
Speedometer, rev counter, indicators for high beam, turn signals,
warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, warning light for
neutral, water temperature, immobilizer
- Warranty - 2 years
unlimited mileage
- Tank and fairing
colours - Red
- Frame and wheel
colours - Frame: metallic grey - Wheel rims: black
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