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Ducati 916 SPS
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Year: 1998
Vin
#: ZDM3SB5VXWB000659
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Suspension:
Front: 43mm Showa with TIN upside-down fully adjustable fork.
Rear: Single sided swing-arm. Ohlins cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock
Wheels: Bimota-Compagnolo-18”triple spoke magnesium alloy rims
Brakes:
Front: Brembo 320mm fully floating double disks-4 piston calibers
Rear: Brembo 220mm single disk-2 piston calipers
Weight (dry): 190kg. (419lb)
Tank Capacity: 17 Litres (4.5 US gal/3.7 Imperial gal))
Horsepower: 134 bhp @ 10500 rpm (vs 114hp on initial 916 Strada, 126hp on 916 SP)
Gearbox: 6 speed
Engine:
Type: 4 stroke. 90 degree V Twin. Liquid cooled
Cylinders: 2 Cylinder
Cylinder Head: 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement: 996cc. (vs 916cc on initial 916 Strada & 916 SP)
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Ignition: Electric
Timing System: Double overhead camshafts
Clutch: Wet multi-disk
Primary Drive: Chain and sprocket
Induction: Marelli electron injection
Top Speed: 167 mph
History/Production: Designed by legendary designer and Bimota founder, Massimo Tamburini, the 916 is one of the most influential machines of the last 20 years and the 916 SPS is the ultimate version of this landmark motorcycle. The SPS was not actually a 916cc machine at all but rather an entirely new 996cc unit built to homologate an engine for Superbike competition. Along with the new 996cc displacement, there were new reinforced crankcases, new heads with larger combustion chambers and bigger valves, increased compression ratio, lighter crankshaft, new camshafts and new fuel injector setup and a P8 ECU. Seven individual carbon fiber body pieces also comprised the SPS exterior package. SPS horsepower was up to 134hp from the original 114.
1208 916 Strada’s/Biposto’s were built 1994-1997 including approximately 120 of the interim 916 SP performance model in 1996. There were also 54 examples of the full racing, 916 SPA built. The final version, the 916 SPS, had a production run of 404.
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