Ducati 916 SPS No. 0984/1000
In the Superbike World Championship, Ducati fully exploited the capacity limit for twins with 996 cc in 1997. With the Ducati 916 SPS, the Italians then also brought a corresponding series counterpart.
Even if it says 916, there is a full 996 cm³ displacement, with which the Desmo-Twin has finally exploited its proportions since its first appearance in the 851 in 1988, without announcing this with ostentatious features. Cast discs on the front wheel, solo bumpers and finely laminated carbon parts adorn the 45,000 D-Mark expensive Superbike replica, and a distinctive label on the fork bridge identifies the SPS as a nobel 916. The chassis technology upgrade of the SPS is, however, within sobering limits. In addition to an Öhlins central shock absorber, the cleverly constructed tubular frame with variable steering head angle corresponds exactly to that of the Ducati 916 Biposto, which is around 15,000 D-Mark cheaper.
The V-Twin reacts aggressively and viciously to every throttle command without jerking. Feels like a hell of a lot of inertia. Torque conjured up loosely from the lower rev range gently lifts the front wheel out of the lean position and pushes the Ducati 916 SPS away in no time at all and with unrestrained agility. Short, crisp, with lightning speed pedaling without a clutch, the tightly stepped gear wheels line up perfectly and, in conjunction with the broad power range, guarantee power in all situations. If the previous 916 engine is not a child of sadness, the big one can do it even better. The 1000 twin presses a whopping 106 Newton meters via stable Pankl connecting rods onto the crankshaft with slide bearings and increases its maximum output by nine hp and the maneuverability compared to the 916 Biposto.
In order to get one of the 20 Ducati 916 SPS planned for Germany, however, a considerable bundle of thousands of D-Marks must be left at Ducati dealers. Actually too much money for the fact that, in addition to the few optical retouchings, the engine now finally takes up the liter with 98 millimeter cylinders and corresponding modifications to the engine block.
Source: Motorrad-Online, Werner Koch, 25.05.1997
Engine
- watercooled two-cylinder fourstroke-90-Degree-V-Engine
- sandcasting crankcase
- crankshaft crosswise
- two overhead, timing belt driven camshafts per cylinder
- four valves per cylinder, desmodromically controlled
- Dry clutch
- 6-Speed-Gearbox
- wet sump lubrication
- electronic intake manifold injection, 4 injectors
- Enginemanagement Magneti Marelli IAW P8
- no exhaust gas cleaning
- E-Starter
- Two-phase alternator 520W 320W
- bore x stroke: 98mm x 66 mm
- Cubic capacity: 996 ccm
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Rated capacity: 94 kW / 128 PS bei 8.500 U/min
- Max. torque: 106 Nm at 7.000 RPM
- Vehicle weight: 190 kg
Suspensions
- Steel space frame, engine supportive
- Upside-Down fork, Sliding tube diameter 43 mm, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping
- Light alloy swingarm
- Ohlins Central shock absorber with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound damping
- Double disc brake 320 mm front
- Four piston-brake calipers front
- Disc brake 220 mm rear
- Two piston brake caliper rear
- Cast aluminium wheels 3.50x17 inch front and 5.50 x 17 inch rear
- Tires: 120/70 ZR17 front, 190/50 ZR17 rear
General
- Initial Registration: 12.01.1999
- Vehicle Identification Number: ZDMH100AAWB______
- Registered Owners: 1
- Mileage: 25.120 km
- Power: 94 kW / 128 PS
- General Inspection: new when sold
- accident free und not fallen over
Details
- Rims and Frame high gloss powder-coated (candy messing)
- Fairing repainted with genuine paint. Decals under clear coat at original positions
- Monoposto aluminium rear frame
- Monopposto rear seat two-toned with golden trim strip
- Ilmberger Carbon Airbox
- Ilmberger Carbon front mud guard
- Ilmberger Carbon license plate holder
- Carbon dashboard cover
- Carbon ram air covers
- Carbon heel protection
- Carbon clutch cover, open
- Clutch Pressure plate red
- Termignoni 50mm Carbon Silencers incl. chip (Race Use Only)
- Termignoni Carbon manifold cover
Engine
- new timing belts incl. new tensioner roller bearings
- Valve clearance adjusted
- Oil change incl. Oil filter and coarse filter
- Gasoline filter (new)
- Coolant (neu)
- SAMCO Silicon radiator hoses, black (new)
- Thermostat (new)
- new clutch incl. clutch basket, clutch core, clutch pads, clutch pressure plate and springs
- Clutch master cylinder Brembo PSC13 (new) incl. adjustable lever
- Clutch slave cylinder with new seals
- Probrake steel braided clutch hose (new)
- Silencers and manifold high gloss polished
Wheels and Suspensions
- Tires front: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70 ZR17 TL (58W) M/C (new)
- Tires rear: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 190/50 ZR17 TL (73W) (new)
- Fork: Showa, new service
- Shock Absorber: Ohlins, new service
- Ohlins Steering Damper, new service
- Steering head bearing (new)
- Wheel bearings front(new)
- Wheel bearings rear / Excenter (new)
- Swingarm axis bearings (new)
- Shock absorber lever system bearings( new)
- Push rod ends lever system (new)
Drive
- Chain DID 525ZVMX 94 links (new)
- JT sprocket adapter JTA750B (new)
- JT sprocket 36 teeth original ratio (new)
- JT sprocket 15 teeth original ratio (new)
Brakes
- Front brake calipers Brembo P4 34/34 (new) incl. new brake pads (4 single pads)
- Front brake discs EBC MD633X 320mm (new)
- Front brake master cylinder Brembo PS16 (new) with adjustable lever
- Rear brake caliper Brembo P32F (new) incl. new brake pads
- Rear brake disc Brembo 220mm (new)
- Rear brake master cylinder Brembo PS11B (new)
- All expansion tanks, hoses and brake fluid new
- Probrake steel braided brake hoses front and rear new with approval
Electrics
- Lithium-Ion Battery (new)
Fairings
- Fairings repainted with genuine paint. Original decals under clear coat
- Windshield original (new) with approval
- Monoposto rear seat (new)
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