Ducati 999 User Manual

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E
LOCK
P
IGNITION
P
U
S
H
O
F
F
O
N
ON
Starting the engine
Note
Follow the “High ambient temperature” procedure
to start the engine when it is warm.
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with
the controls you will need to use when riding (page 10).
Regular ambient temperature
(10 °C/50 °F to 35 °C/95 °F):
1) Move the ignition key to ON (fig. 42.1 and fig. 42.2).
Make sure both the green light N and the red light
on the instrument panel come on.
Important
The oil pressure light should go out a few seconds
after the engine has started (page 11).
Warning
The side stand must be fully up (horizontal position)
as its safety sensor prevents engine start when down.
Note
It is possible to start the engine with side stand
down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike
with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the
side stand must be up).
fig. 42.1
LOCK
P
IGNITION
P
U
S
H
O
F
F
O
N
ON
fig. 42.2
999
999S

Ducati 999 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l (4.1 US gal)
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tire Front	120/70 ZR 17
Tire Rear	190/50 ZR 17
Engine Type	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 63.5 mm
Power	104 kW (141 hp) @ 9750 rpm
Torque	110 Nm (81.4 lb-ft) @ 8000 rpm
Front Suspension	Showa 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable