| MODEL | DUCATI 916 BIPOSTA 1996 - 1998 |
| Year | 1996 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 916 cc / 55.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 83.8 kW / 114 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 90 Nm / 66.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic I.A.W. |
| Induction | Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, synthetic 15W-50 |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Dry, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain, 2.4:1 (15/36) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork, 127 mm / 5.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa GD52-007-02 progressive-linkage adjustable monoshock, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2050 mm / 80.7 in |
| Overall Width | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 56.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 257 km/h |
The Biposta (two-seat) 916 differed from the single-seat Monoposto mainly by a pillion seat and footrests with a longer rear shell, keeping the same 114 hp injected desmo twin and trellis chassis. The source road test praises its compact feel, relaxed riding position and stable handling at speed.
