DUCATI 999R (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 999, a sports bike designed by Pierre Terblanche that replaced the Ducati 916, 996, and 998 superbikes developed by Massimo Tamburini.

Alongside the standard Ducati 999, the maker released the 999S and 999R models, which were slightly more powerful and equipped with race-derived suspension and braking systems.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 999R, a machine in its third year of production that came without any significant modifications compared to previous models.

In the appearance departments, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing, a small windscreen, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a tubular steel Trellis frame, and 10-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering strong and reliable stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Ducati 999R had its soul brought to life by a 999cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine that delivered 146 hp with a peak force at 9,750 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.