Ducati 916SPS (1998)

Not the greatest video ever shot but it is the only remaining evidence that I once had this awesome machine. What an amazing sound. This one is highly modified from original, dyno'd at 138bhp (a lot for the time). It had 63mm Termignoni pipes fitted that were hilariously loud.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Ducati
• 916
• 916sps
• 996
• superbike

[Miguelsr1rst]

can any one tell me why this model 916 is considered to be the great calssic in the ducati world? from what i know this is the model to have ? thanks

[fireblade669]

@Miguelsr1rst Between 1993 and 1999 Ducati were virtually unbeatable in WSB. In 1994, we all got our hands on the 916 which for many people seemed to throw away the style rulebook set by Japanese designers. That front end was legendary. It culminated in a road-going SPS version and this model here, shortly after an American buyout which many say saved Ducati. It has 13.5:1 compression, full Ohlins suspension and feels like no other bike before or after. A truly great homologation special! :-)

[2sx4u]

style that sucks, I almost throw up

[fireblade669]

@2sx4u lol, a bit harsh I think! I was young then and had a lot to learn :-)

[ajlukelepuke]

Nice leathers........LMAO You Limeys are a different breed.

[fireblade669]

@ajlukelepuke yeah, those leathers do come under the "what was I thinking" category. They looked so tasteful on the peg... :o)

[soobeng]

I happen to have a 916. it does comes with some temperature problems riding in town on hot weather. other than that, all is well. The sound of the 916 is so much better than the japanese bikes. but i must admit that all in all, the japs bikes are more reliable for normal commuting use.

[rallylory]

Fantastic bike,fantastic sound...only ducati on my mind!!!!!

[aizatje]

i thought the ninja gonna challenge or maybe chasing him...lol

[cptfunnypants]

@brealsoul What's a "whoom"? ROFL@U!!!

[mralisavage]

bike is awesome.....and thats it.

[MrStevejr04]

i love ducati and i wanna see a race vs a hayabusa

[Miguelsr1rst]

@ditesco thanks for the reply, but can u give more info on WHY this is the Duc to have? :)

thnks!

[ditesco]

@Miguelsr1rst The model YOU want is the model to have friend.you won't be happy with anything else.

[brealsoul]

i have bought this 3 days ago. ALmost killed me yesterday :) but i m lovin it, the sound is so awsome, it probably kills babies in their mothers whooms.

[Miguelsr1rst]

@totalcontrast do u personally know Foggy? can i be part of the crew? :+P

[totalcontrast]

@Miguelsr1rst - because Foggy rode it!

[Miguelsr1rst]

@fireblade669 what about the ducati 998? many say that model was the pinnacle of Ducati? :) how would u compare the 998 to say the Hayabusa besides the obvious reasons that ducati is class and the ferrari of bikes etc