Ducati sent MD details of the new 999R and its release for sale to the public. After perusing the spec sheet – okay, the pictures – I want one. 139 HP from this twin is very healthy, and a race kit comes with it, too, which would undoubtedly make it even healthier. I’m an internet junkie, so that perfectly suits me with their internet-only sales method (ala, MH900), but the price of 30,000 Euro ($30,147 USD) puts it a bit beyond my financial reach, despite the exorbitant wage I have managed to extort from MD.
Still, I want one. Maybe a long term unit is available…….. Have a look, and if you can afford one give us a call, MD would be more than happy to help you uhh, set it up, yeah, that’s it………..
Ducati presents the 999R
Ducati is close to the start of the new Superbike season, and
with it comes the new jewel of production: the 999R, successor to the victorious
998R.
Powered by the amazing Testastretta 999cc, 139 HP (bore
104 x stroke 58.8mm), the motorcycle boasts state-of-the-art componentry,
making it truly the king of Superbike:
- 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).
WARNING: this price only refers to European
countries within the Euro area. Soon more information will be available about
custom, luxury and VAT taxes as well as transportation costs for other
countries.
For more information on the 999R please visit www.ducati.com
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ENGINE |
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Type |
L twin cylinder, 4 valve Testastretta Desmodromic, liquid |
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Displacement |
999cc |
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Bore and stroke |
104 x 58.8 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
12.3:1 |
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Power |
102 kW – 139 HP @ 10,000 rpm |
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Torque |
108 Nm – 11 Kgm @ 8,000 rpm |
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Fuel Injection |
Marelli Electronic Fuel Injection, 54 mm throttle |
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Exhaust |
Exhaust system with steel single muffler, with catalytic |
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Emissions |
Euro 2 |
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TRANSMISSION |
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Gearbox |
6 speed |
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Ratio |
1a 37/15, 2a 30/17, 3a 28/20, 4a 26/22, 5a 24/23, 6a |
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Primary drive |
Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84 |
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Final drive |
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36 |
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Clutch |
Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
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CHASSIS |
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Frame |
Tubular ALS 450 steel trellis frame |
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Wheelbase |
1420 mm |
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Rake |
23.5° – 24.5° |
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Steering angle |
28.5° r.h. and l.h. |
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Front suspension |
Ohlins with TiN upside-down fork fully adjustable, for |
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Front wheel travel |
120 mm |
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Front wheel |
New design 5 spoke Y light alloy forged 3.50 x |
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Front tyre |
120/70 ZR 17 |
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Rear suspension |
Ohlins progressive linkage with adjustable |
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Rear wheel travel |
128 mm |
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Rear wheel |
New design 5 spoke Y light alloy forged 5.50 x |
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Rear tyre |
190/50 ZR 17 |
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Front Brake |
2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston radial caliper, 4 |
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Rear Brake |
240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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Fuel tank capacity |
15.5 l (3 l reserve) |
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Ducati Weight * |
425 lbs. |
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Seat height |
780 mm |
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Max height |
43.7 in |
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Max length |
82.5 in |
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Instruments |
Speedometer, rev counter, indicators for high beam, turn |
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Warranty |
2 years unlimited mileage |
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Tank and fairing colours |
Red |
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Frame and wheel colours |
Frame: metallic grey |
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Versions |
One seat |
* The weight includes battery, lubricants and cooling liquid
only for cooled liquid models
** Optional
