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2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Coolness Factor = 78.7%

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:40 am
by totalmotorcycle
2005 Ducati Superbike 999 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

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The Ducati 749 Testastretta and 999 Testastretta are the most advanced, highest performance, twin-cylinder motorcycles ever produced at our Bologna, Italy factory. They epitomize the racing history of Ducati and represent the evolution of a formula that has dominated Superbike racing for over a decade. This year’s Superbike family includes seven models: the 749 Dark, 749, 749S, 749R, 999, 999S and 999R.

Two years after the launch of the latest Superbike models, Ducati decided the time had come to incorporate in our production models the features of our race machines that make them unbeatable on tracks around the world.


In motion even when others are at rest. Quicker and sexier than ever, these are real race machines that epitomize the best of Ducati’s high performance tradition.

2005 Ducati Superbike 999 Specs on http://www.totalmotorcycle.com

Engine/Drivetrain

Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement 998 cc
BorexStroke 100 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.4:1
Power 103 kw - 140 hp @ 9750 rpm
Torque 11.1 kgm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust Single steel muffler with catalytic converter
Emissions Euro2

TRASMISSION

Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control




Chassis/Suspension

Frame Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Rake 23.5° - 24.5°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment
Front wheel travel 125 mm / 4.9 in
Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad caliper
Front wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock
Rear wheel travel 128 mm / 5 in
Rear brake 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 190/50 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)
Weight * 186 kg / 410 lbs
Seat height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Instruments Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, immobilizer system, http://www.totalmotorcycle.com
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Tank Colours Red, glossy black (for two-seat only)
Frame and Wheel colours Red, black (for two-seat with yellow tank only)
Versions One or Two seats

* = The weight includes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.




Additional Features

New for 2004 Two years after the "red-volution", all the models in Ducati's Superbike family, in both engine sizes, have been dramatically improved. Updates have involved not just restyling but a series of major improvements to chassis and engine aimed at bringing the 749 and 999 closer still to Ducati's ultimate sports motorcycle concept, making them meaner, faster and more competitive than ever. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:41 am
by totalmotorcycle
The LAST bike of 2014's Cool Wall (awards next) is brought to you by:

HYPERR

Enjoy!

Mike

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:40 am
by High_Side
The only sin this bike committed in the eyes of the buying public was following one of the most iconic bikes of the 20th century. It was a fantastic bike, and far more interesting to look at in person than in pictures. The internet age has made it difficult to implement change without the anti-change factions squealing and drumming up animosity against anything that looks remotely new. No, it is not a 916, but is a beautiful bike in it's own right and a damned successful one as well (on the track, if not in the showroom). I think that history will be kinder to this bike than what it experienced upon it's release.

Admittedly this will likely not be the popular opinion here.... :mrgreen:

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:25 pm
by ZRex
I really loved this bike when it was new, unfortunately the only time I got to ride one was on the PS2 game Tourist Trophy. An easy Awesome for me.

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:34 pm
by HYPERR
I have always loved this bike! Easily an awesome for me. :kicking: If I had room in the garage, I would be looking for a clean unmolested S model. :roll: When I first saw it in the flesh in 2003, I could not believe how awesome the bike looked in real life. Like High Side said, it looks much better in the flesh than in the photo. On the other hand, I never thought the 999's predecessor the 916-998 looked that great. I always thought it looked kinda bland, and even more so in real life. The 999 is about as original of a design as you could get while the 916-998 was basically a rip off of the iconic Honda NR750; and to my eyes, the Honda looks far more interesting than the bland 916-998.

Despite than the fact that I love the 999 and own a Hypermotard, I am not really a fan of Terblanche. I think his Supersport and Multistrada were super mfugly.

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:13 pm
by Grey Thumper
Easy awesome, and I never got the hate for this bike either. I thought it was a truly innovative, distinctive design, including the aerodynamic vertical wings on the fairing, and even down to the faired-in sidestand. I think time has been kind to the 999, and compared to it, the succeeding 1098-1198 are pretty, but conservative derivatives of the 916-996.

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:28 pm
by faded sun
I have seen it in the flesh and it is a beautiful creation. Some day I would love to ride one. An awesome from me.

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:49 am
by High_Side
HYPERR wrote:I have always loved this bike! Easily an awesome for me. :kicking: If I had room in the garage, I would be looking for a clean unmolested S model. :roll: When I first saw it in the flesh in 2003, I could not believe how awesome the bike looked in real life. Like High Side said, it looks much better in the flesh than in the photo. On the other hand, I never thought the 999's predecessor the 916-998 looked that great. I always thought it looked kinda bland, and even more so in real life. The 999 is about as original of a design as you could get while the 916-998 was basically a rip off of the iconic Honda NR750; and to my eyes, the Honda looks far more interesting than the bland 916-998.

Despite than the fact that I love the 999 and own a Hypermotard, I am not really a fan of Terblanche. I think his Supersport and Multistrada were super mfugly.
If you can believe it, the former official Ducati dealer in Calgary still has a brand new 999S on the floor. Bring money - it will cost you more than a Panigale. As for Terblanche, I actually liked his work - especially the Supermono and the later post-Ducati Guzzi concepts that he created during his short stay there. The world needs more visionaries like Terblanche and less fanboys of the NR750 (great bike but how about something new?) to help move us forward.

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:28 pm
by HYPERR
High_Side wrote:
HYPERR wrote:I have always loved this bike! Easily an awesome for me. :kicking: If I had room in the garage, I would be looking for a clean unmolested S model. :roll: When I first saw it in the flesh in 2003, I could not believe how awesome the bike looked in real life. Like High Side said, it looks much better in the flesh than in the photo. On the other hand, I never thought the 999's predecessor the 916-998 looked that great. I always thought it looked kinda bland, and even more so in real life. The 999 is about as original of a design as you could get while the 916-998 was basically a rip off of the iconic Honda NR750; and to my eyes, the Honda looks far more interesting than the bland 916-998.

Despite than the fact that I love the 999 and own a Hypermotard, I am not really a fan of Terblanche. I think his Supersport and Multistrada were super mfugly.
If you can believe it, the former official Ducati dealer in Calgary still has a brand new 999S on the floor. Bring money - it will cost you more than a Panigale. As for Terblanche, I actually liked his work - especially the Supermono and the later post-Ducati Guzzi concepts that he created during his short stay there. The world needs more visionaries like Terblanche and less fanboys of the NR750 (great bike but how about something new?) to help move us forward.
Wow that's crazy! Why does he still have a brand new one??? What year is it? 2006?

As for Terblanche, I must have a love/hate relationship with his design. I love the 999, more than the 916-998; but I love the carbie Supersports, and hate the Terblanche Supersports. I think he did a nice job with the Sport Classics, swelling tank and High Side's bad experience notwithstanding. :ninja:

Re: This Week: 2005 Ducati Superbike 999 - Vote Now

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:31 pm
by High_Side
HYPERR wrote:
High_Side wrote:
HYPERR wrote:I have always loved this bike! Easily an awesome for me. :kicking: If I had room in the garage, I would be looking for a clean unmolested S model. :roll: When I first saw it in the flesh in 2003, I could not believe how awesome the bike looked in real life. Like High Side said, it looks much better in the flesh than in the photo. On the other hand, I never thought the 999's predecessor the 916-998 looked that great. I always thought it looked kinda bland, and even more so in real life. The 999 is about as original of a design as you could get while the 916-998 was basically a rip off of the iconic Honda NR750; and to my eyes, the Honda looks far more interesting than the bland 916-998.

Despite than the fact that I love the 999 and own a Hypermotard, I am not really a fan of Terblanche. I think his Supersport and Multistrada were super mfugly.
If you can believe it, the former official Ducati dealer in Calgary still has a brand new 999S on the floor. Bring money - it will cost you more than a Panigale. As for Terblanche, I actually liked his work - especially the Supermono and the later post-Ducati Guzzi concepts that he created during his short stay there. The world needs more visionaries like Terblanche and less fanboys of the NR750 (great bike but how about something new?) to help move us forward.
Wow that's crazy! Why does he still have a brand new one??? What year is it? 2006?

As for Terblanche, I must have a love/hate relationship with his design. I love the 999, more than the 916-998; but I love the carbie Supersports, and hate the Terblanche Supersports. I think he did a nice job with the Sport Classics, swelling tank and High Side's bad experience notwithstanding. :ninja:
Well you got me there. The Sport Classics: Beautiful to look at - absolutely dodo to ride.