With the arrival of the 2005 model, the differences between the 999R and Ducati�s competition bikes have almost disappeared. The R features the latest, most advanced Testastretta engine, radically redesigned from the cases up. The result is an engine that delivers 150 hp, the most power of any Ducati production engine and a safe bet for anybody who wants a bike that leaves the competition standing.
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Rake 23.5� - 24.5�
Front suspension �hlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers
Front wheel travel 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper
Front wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable �hlins monoshock
Rear wheel travel 128 mm / 5 in
Rear brake 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy forged 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 190/50 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)
Weight * 181 kg / 399 lbs
Seat height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Instruments Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, immobilizer system
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Tank Colours Red
Frame and Wheel colours Red
Versions One seat
ENGINE
Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement 999 cc
BorexStroke 104 x 58.8 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Power 110 kw - 150 hp @ 9750 rpm
Torque 11.9 kgm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust Single steel muffler with catalytic converter
Emissions Euro2
TRASMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
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
