2001 Ducati 996 Sportbike on 2040-motos

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2001 Ducati 996, One of the Most Sought-After Superbikes in the World - The 996 is one of the most sought-after superbikes in the world. Awesome looking and immensely powerful, it is a direct descendent of the racing versions that dominated the World Superbike Racing Championships for nearly a decade before. From 1999, there were three different models of the 996: a base, or Biposto the 996S with Öhlins suspension and the engine of the 996SPS (Europe only) and finally the 996R which was the top-of-the line in the 996 range which featured the new 998 cc (60.9 cu in) Testastretta engine. There was also the 748, which offered less horsepower. The 996 had larger 98 mm (3.9 in) pistons, larger valves, a stronger crankshaft and crankcases ported from the 916 SPS. But since the 916 camshaft gave a softer, less peaky power delivery and less top-end power (83.5 kW (112.0 hp) versus the SPS’s 92.4 kW (123.9 hp)) the 996 was built with a new air intake system with two fuel injectors per cylinder. A new airbox and a distinctive underseat exhaust system were also built into the new design. The chassis was also modified. Lighter wheels were introduced along with improved calipers, discs and pads stronger compared to the 916. The suspension system was still the same Showa design but both the front and back were fully adjustable for damping and preload. 2000 996 Biposto Updates in 2000 saw the wheels change and get updated to all new Marchesini wheels. The front forks were also titanium nitrided to reduce stiction. The spokes also changed from the three-spoke rim style of the 916 to a new five-spoke scheme. In 2001 another overhaul saw the 996 rear shock absorber change from a Showa to an Öhlins. Our 2001 996 comes equipped with the following premium upgrades: Ohlins internals in the Showa front forks Standard Ohlins rear shock Suspension set up for a 215-pound rider by Arizona Superbike Termignoni exhaust with Carbon Fiber cannisters EX-Pull Clutch Slave Cylinder Carbon Fiber license plate mount with light Zero Gravity tinted windscreen and Genuine Ducati Carbon Fiber tank protector.