| MODEL | DUCATI 999S 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 | 100 kW / 136 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 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 | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork, TiN surface treatment, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage, fully adjustable Öhlins 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 | 199 kg / 438 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 | 270 km/h / 168 mph |
The 2006 999S keeps the Testastretta engine with lighter internals and racing-grade Öhlins suspension, steering damper and radial calipers, and an optional Termignoni racing kit with race ECU. Reviewers noted that its performance can be deceptive and town riding is less comfortable.
