| MODEL | DUCATI 999 2006 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 63.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 102 kW / 140 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 108.9 Nm / 11.1 kgf-m / 80.3 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Induction | Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, synthetic 10W/40 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain, ratio 2.400:1 (15/36) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork, TiN surface treatment, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage, fully adjustable Showa monoshock, 128 mm / 5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2095 mm / 82.5 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h / 162 mph |
The 2006 999 continues the 998 cc Testastretta superbike with the taller, wider upper fairing introduced in the previous update, influenced by Ducati's return to AMA Superbike. It has Showa suspension, a box-section aluminium swingarm and adjustable ergonomics.
