Sportbikes
2006Ducati 1000SS DS
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The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS is an Italian sports bike with a 992cc air-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 85.5 hp and 87.5 Nm. It weighs 185.2 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 16-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 992.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 185.2 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 85.5 HP (63.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Ducati, built around a 992cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →87
out of 100Excellent
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.3% of the time, 8.0 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 87% of models.
All years of this model: 77 / 100 (good) from 488 tests.
90.3%Passed first time
4.5%Failed outright
5.2%Fixed during test
11,000Typical miles
154Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati 1000SS DS | 77 Good | 488 |
| 2 | Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory | 67 Good | 1,887 |
| 3 | Aprilia RSV 1000R | 65 Good | 10,445 |
| 4 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | 61 Good | 206,988 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R | 61 Good | 19,887 |
| 6 | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | 60 Good | 138,388 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 992.0 ccm
- Power
- 85.5 HP (63.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
- Torque
- 87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m) @ 5750 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4617 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Marelli electronic
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
- Top speed
- 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1395 mm
- Overall length
- 2030 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 185.2 kg
- Wet weight
- 202.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork
- Rear suspension
- Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, with length adjustment, aluminium swing arm
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 69 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 320 mm Discs. 4 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 992 cc | 992 cc | 992 cc | 992 cc |
| Dry weight | 185 kg | 185 kg | 185 kg | 185 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 87 Excellent |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ducati 1000SS DS?
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS has a Capacity of 992.0 ccm (60.54 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ducati 1000SS DS have?
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS has a Power of 85.5 HP (63.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM.
How many gears does the Ducati 1000SS DS have?
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Ducati 1000SS DS?
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS has a Torque of 87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM.
How much does the Ducati 1000SS DS weigh?
The 2006 Ducati 1000SS DS has a Dry weight of 185.2 kg (408.3 pounds).
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