916 SBK

In November 1993 Ducati launches the bike that has been defined as the most beautiful of the last 30 years: the 916.

Massimo Tamburini’s masterpiece debuted in Superbike with Carl Fogarty, in 1994.

At the end of the ’95 season, Fogarty left Ducati to race for Honda.

Troy Corser won his first Superbike title in 1996 on a 916.

In 1995 Corser was already the lead rider on the private team Ducati Power Horse.

The Australian rider boasted previous experience with Ducati in the AMA Championship in the U.S.

Corser’s world title led Ducati to win its sixth constructor’s title and the second title won by a private team.

A nice shot of Troy Corser in action in 1996.

Troy Corser won the World Superbike Championship in 1996 riding the 916 under the guidance of then team manager Davide Tardozzi.

Only a phenomenal bike like the 916 could make the 888 seems like old news.

Not only was it more powerful, but it was also lighter.
Handsome and with a timeless grace, it boasted a speed matched by a comparable maneuverability and had an engine that was even compared to a fine vintage of wine.

Palmares

1994	1st World Superbike Championship Carl Fogarty
1994	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1994	1st Trophy Winter Italian Open Michael Gallina
1994	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Luca Pasini
1994	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Constructors Championship
1995	1st World Superbike Championship Carl Fogarty
1995	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1995	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Roberto Teneggi
1995	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Constructors Championship
1995	1995 1 European Championship Superbike Mario Innamorati
1995	1st Australian Championship Shell Master Series Shawn Giles
1996	1st World Superbike Championship Troy Corser
1996	1st World Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1996	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Andrea Mazzali
1996	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Constructors Championship
1996	1st Italian Superbike Championship Paolo Casoli
1996	1st Italian Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1996	1st German Pro Superbike Championship Christer Lindholm
1996	1st Austrian Superbike Championship Cup Andreas Meklau
1997	1st Italian Championship Trophy Open Over 32 Valter Saracco
1997	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Michele Gallina
1997	1st Italian Sport Production Championship 750 Constructors Championship
1997	1st Italian Superbike Championship 1997 1 Serafino Foti
1997	1st Italian Superbike Championship Constructors Championship
1997	1st Italian Open Championship Franco Brugnara
1997	1st Italian Open Championship Constructors Championship
1998	1st Italian Superbike Championship Paolo Blora

Technicals data

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Six speed

Primary drive By gear

Final drive
By chain

Clutch
Clutch multi-plate, dry

Type	4-stroke, 90-degree L-twin-cylinder
Bore and Stroke	98 x 66 mm
Compression ratio	11,6:1
Total displacement	996 cc
Timing system	Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, toothed belt
Lubrication	Wet pump
Cooling system	Liquid
Injection	Fuel injection
Maximum power	144 HP at 12,000 rpm
Top speed	Over 300 Km/h

Frame	Tubular trestle frame
Front suspension	Ohlins upside-down fork
Rear suspension	Single-sided swingarm with Ohlins shock absorber
Front brake	Twin-disc floating Ø 320 mm
Rear brake	Single-disc Ø 200 mm
Front tyre	120/60 VR17
Rear tyre	180/67 VR17
Length	2050 mm
Width	685 mm
Height	1090 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm
Weight (dry)	157 kg

Diavel

Hypermotard

Monster

Multistrada

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