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Originally posted by Redruth
I have standard chain and sprockets on my 996. I want to increase the low down torque without affecting the top end enjoyment too noticeably. Is there a solution for that?

The 996 and 996S bikes are the highest-geared Ducati superbikes. Extremely over-geared.

If you replace the stock 15/36 set-up with 15/43, as I suggest, your tach at 70mph will read about 750 rpm higher (4,647 instead of 3,890) but you'll be using all your gears now, instead of just the bottom four or five. It'll be much easier to launch off the line as well.