Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 is a retro-styled middleweight that appeals to riders seeking modern performance wrapped in classic aesthetics. Its air-cooled 992cc V-twin engine delivers approachable power and character ideal for both experienced enthusiasts and those rediscovering motorcycling. Best known for blending vintage Ducati styling with contemporary technology and reliability.
2006
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body |
| Bore x stroke | 94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Torque | 9.30 |
| Power | 90.78 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 992.00 ccm (60.53 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
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Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Black exhaust system with two right-side mufflers |
| Rear brakes diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Sachs fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side |
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5072 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Black-black-aluminium, Red-black-aluminium, Burnt yellow-black-aluminium |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
90.8 hp
Peak Power
3.6s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track55%
City40%
Cornering90%
Daily Riding45%
Touring35%
Passenger25%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to an experienced rider comfortable with a light, quick-steering bike that has no electronic safety nets. |
| Purpose | Built for spirited backroad carving and classic-styled sport riding rather than outright top-speed chasing or long-distance touring. |
| Rider Fit | The high, firm seat and rearward-leaning riding position with a low, wide handlebar reach demand reasonable flexibility and put load on wrists and wrists during longer stints. |
| Character | A retro-styled, air-cooled Ducati twin that rewards mechanical engagement, precise inputs, and an appreciation of raw analog character over modern refinement. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for new riders, pillion-heavy trips, off-road use, or anyone wanting plush comfort on long motorway journeys. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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