Beschreibung
In 2001 Ducati introduced the limited production (only 500 were built) to compete in World Super Bike racing, the 996 R, the suffix standing for ‘Racing’, which featured Öhlins suspension (rear and front), carbon fiber bodywork, a revised and more streamlined fairing, but most importantly the newly redesigned engine, the Testastretta (narrow-head) which actually displaced 998cc. The engine got its name from the narrower angle between the intake and exhaust valves, down to only 25 degrees, which was designed by Ing. Marchetti, coming from Ferrari F1. It featured more aggressive camshafts, titanium conrods and a shorter stroke and wider bore, which allowed it to rev more safely at high RPMs. It produced 98. 5 kW (136 bhp) at 10, 200 RPM with a maximum torque of 105 Nm at 8000 RPM. Most of the chassis was the same as the 996 SPS, but using a new Brembo braking system, with thinner discs and 4-pad, 4-pot callipers with 34mm pistons.
Final updates
Ducati updated the bike with Öhlins front forks, which featured a titanium nitride coating on the stanchions to minimise friction. An aluminium rear subframe and other detail modifications reduced the bike's weight even further.
My 996R is one of the last with a plaque no 492 it has only 3690 miles with full history and all books, tool kit, spare keys and stand etc. and is in totally mint condition a well-loved and cherished motorcycle. A 288gto of the bike world
Price £29750. 00
