Ducati 999 User Manual

65
E
Charging the battery (fig. 60)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the l.h. body panel (page 56), undo the screw (1)
and remove the upper bracket.
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first,
and then the red positive terminal (+).
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative
terminal (-).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the upper
bracket with the screw (1). Connect the terminals. Use
some grease on the fastening screws to improve
conductive capacity.
1
–
+
fig. 60
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours.

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