Ducati 999S User Manual

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Cleaning the motorcycle
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash
and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway
according to the road conditions you ride in.
Use specific products only. Prefer biodegradable
products. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents.
Important
Do not wash your motorcycle right after use. When
the motorcycle is still hot, water drops will evaporate
faster and spot hot surfaces.
Never clean the motorcycle using hot or high-pressure
water jets. Cleaning the motorcycle with water cleaners
may lead to seizure or severe failure of front fork, wheel
hub assembly, electric system, front fork seals, air inlets
or exhaust silencers and adversely affect the operation of
motorcycle safety features.
If needed, clean off stubborn dirt or exceeding grease
from engine parts using a degreasing agent. Be sure to
avoid contact with drive parts (chain, sprockets, etc.).
Rinse with warm water and dry all surfaces with chamois
leather.
Warning
Loss of braking may occur immediately after
washing the motorcycle. Never grease or lubricate the
brake discs. Loss of braking and further accidents may
occur. Clean the discs with an oil-free solvent.

Ducati 999S Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 63.5 mm
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Engine Type	L-twin, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic
Front Suspension	Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Fuel Capacity	15.5 liters
Fuel Injection	Marelli electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	2-1-2 system with catalytic converter
Torque	106 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm