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Old 22-May-2006, 19:21
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Originally posted by desmobob
I thought the "S" had the same engine as the 999 but with Ohlins and Marchesini. The "R" has the higher compression engine with Magnesium instead of alloy (except in the wheels) - and carbon fibre + Ohlins.

06 appears to be the same engine & gearing wise:

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2006/p...rison&x=43&y=1

All the 999 range are testastretta engines..........its just that they are 998cc!

The R is the only true 999cc with a different bore stroke combination.

The range of horsepower is obviously relative to the price!
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