1996Ducati 916
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Built around a 916cc liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 114 hp and 90 Nm, the 1996 Ducati 916 is an Italian sports bike. It weighs 198 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 17-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 916.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 198.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.8 kW) @ 9000 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 916cc 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 complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 2 recalls may applyVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.
Risk: THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.
These recalls cover some 1996 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →
US owner complaints
1 filed for the 1996 model · 2 across all yearsWhat owners of the 1996 Ducati 916 reported to the US safety regulator, most often:
Consumer received recall 99v360000 in may 30,2000, and has contacted dealer 3 times . Consumer was told by dealer that they do not have the equipment to perform recall repairs, and did not know when they would have it available . In meantime consumer has…
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →The 1996 Ducati 916 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.0% of the time, 6.0 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 76% of models.
All years of this model: 70 / 100 (good) from 12,882 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati 916 | 70 Good | 12,882 |
| 2 | Ducati 900 SS | 67 Good | 2,720 |
| 3 | Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade | 63 Good | 48,368 |
| 4 | Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja | 47 Average | 45,555 |
| 5 | Honda CBR 1000 F | 46 Average | 30,332 |
| 6 | Suzuki RF 900 R | 43 Average | 12,586 |
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
- 916.0 ccm
- Power
- 114.0 HP (83.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5758 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 255.1 km/h (158.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Overall length
- 2050 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1090 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 198.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 204.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate p rogressive linkage adjustable monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 127 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17
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 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 916 cc | 916 cc | 916 cc | 916 cc | 916 cc |
| Dry weight | 198 kg | 198 kg | 198 kg | 198 kg | 198 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 76 Good | 75 Good | 76 Good | 68 Good | 61 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ducati 916?
The 1996 Ducati 916 has a Capacity of 916.0 ccm (55.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ducati 916 have?
The 1996 Ducati 916 has a Power of 114.0 HP (83.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Ducati 916 have?
The 1996 Ducati 916 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Ducati 916?
The 1996 Ducati 916 has a Torque of 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Ducati 916 weigh?
The 1996 Ducati 916 has a Dry weight of 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds).
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