Ducati 916

The Ducati 916 is a fully faired sport bike made by Ducati from 1994 to 1998. Featuring a 916 cc (56 cu in) fuel injected, 4-valve, desmo, liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin engine in a trellis frame with a single-sided swingarm and USD forks, the 916 is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever.

Ducati 916
1998 Ducati 916 SPS
ManufacturerDucati
Production1994–1998
PredecessorDucati 888
SuccessorDucati 996
ClassSport bike
EngineFour-stroke, 916 cc (56 cu in), 90° V-twin, fuel injected 4-valve-per-cylinder desmodromic, liquid-cooled
Bore / stroke94.0 mm × 66.0 mm (3.70 in × 2.60 in)
Top speed257 km/h (159.7 mph)
or 260 km/h (161.6 mph)
Power85 kW (114 bhp) @ 9000 rpm (claimed)
Torque67 lb⋅ft (91 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm (claimed)
Transmission6-speed, chain drive
Frame typeTubular steel trellis frame
SuspensionFront: 43 mm (1.7 in) Showa
Rear: Showa rising-rate mono swingarm (US and Senna had Öhlins)
BrakesFront: Dual 320 mm (13 in) disc
Rear: Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc
Wheelbase1,410 mm (56 in)
DimensionsL: 2,050 mm (81 in)
W: 685 mm (27.0 in)
Seat height790 mm (31 in)
Weight194.5 kg (429 lb) (dry)
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