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The spearhead of the Bolognese factory undergoes its first mutation, 2 years after its overwhelming appearance. A change that had already started with the 999 R vintage 2005. The standard version follows the path.
Moreover, there is something to be wrong. Conventional brake calipers aside, this 999 looks furiously like the R. She steals his new head of fork without upper gills as well as his sturdy swingarm. A lighter, stiffer piece of aluminum straight out of the 999 Factory racing in the Superbike Championship. The original screen is higher and the fairing made of a new material which saves more than 1 kilo on the whole of the casing.
Loyal and incorruptible, the Italian is still powered by the L-twin, which jumps to 140 hp. An increase of 16 cannons reinforced by a torque now greater than 11 mkg. The twin gave himself a nice vitamin cure. It now surpasses that of the Aprilia RSV 1000 R, its neighbor but formidable competitor.
Fully adjustable, the suspensions and the fork are entrusted to Showa; Brembo takes care of the braking. No radial mounting calipers but 4 pistons and 1 pad per piston for each caliper as well as radial master cylinders on each handlebar lever (braking and clutch).
A few pounds less, new Marchesini rims, a carbon exhaust cover, all the best for the superbike which has had a pleasant surprise: the price does not budge. Desire is always paid for, but it does not suffer from inflation.
Despite all these developments, the 999 is still entitled to certain complaints, which some would put in the “authenticity” box. The gearbox is too firm, the saddle ignores comfort, the suspensions are as dry as they are efficient … Either a Ducat ‘is worth it, but we would have appreciated an engine with more character. He has become very powerful but on the sensational side, we have seen better. Let’s stop throwing stone – the Italian twin knows how to make powder speak when we wake him up. Very lively and filled to perfection whatever the speed, the boiler sends large watts to the rear tire 
for more efficiency than the previous 999. The extra power has something to do with it, but it is especially in terms of motor skills that the Italian has made great progress. Taken at good speed on the circuit, it shows even more stability, a foolproof chassis and formidable braking. It lacks a bit of extension, which makes it necessary to monitor the tachometer (or to know the mechanics well) in order to avoid being surprised by the breaker.
Due to the higher bubble, protection has improved significantly. Not enough to consider the cushy road; a Ducati Superbike has never accepted an ounce of road spirit. Sport, period! In addition to its increased efficiency, let us hope that its new head reconciles it with the Ducatists. Although better than the 998, its unique plastic has not been well received by purists. What does it matter for Ducati. The manufacturer is upgrading its weapon and intends to impose its hypersport in the hearts of enthusiasts in the long term..
M.B
(text of the essay inspired by the article by Z. Enault
Moto-journal n ° 1630 – manufacturer photos)
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Ducati 999 2005
- Frame
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Tank: 15.5 liters
- Seat height: 780 mm
- Length: 2,095 mm
- Height: 1110 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,420 mm
- Dry weight: 186 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 43 mm, deb: 125 mm
- 2 discs Ø 320 mm, 4 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 6 speed gearbox
- Secondary chain transmission
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock, deb: 128 mm
- 1 disc Ø 240 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
190/50
– 17
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in L at 90 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Water cooling
- Injection Ø 54 mm
- 2 desmodromic ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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998 cc
(100 x 63.5 mm) -
140
ch
at 9,750 rpm -
11.10 mkg
at 8000 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 1.33
kg / hp - Compression: 11.4: 1
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