DUCATI 996s

PRODUCED   2001

MAX POWER  123PS

The 996S suffix  engine was the same as the one used in Ducati 916SPS but the weight was cut down considerably. Ducati 996S  produced around 92.4 kW (124 bhp), more than the standard 996. The 996’s special  engine was much stronger than anything that Ducati or any other manufacturer at the time had produced for the track. To ensure a distance was held between the standard 996 and the 996S  Ducati designed a much higher specification chassis for the S. The wheels were a five spoke design but were lighter than the standard three spoke design of the 916 and the early 996. In 1999 the rear shocks were made by high quality Swedish suspensions manufacturer, Öhlins with Showa front forks. In 2000 Öhlins forks were added. The adjustable steering head also allowed geometry changes to the steel tube trellis frame making it suitable for different riding styles or race tracks.