2001 Ducati Superbike 996R Owners Manual - Page 131

Suspensions Front Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjusters for rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springs of fork legs). Stanchion diameter: 43 mm. Travel along leg axis: 120 mm. Rear Of the progressive type, thanks to a rocker arm connecting frame and upper pivot point of the shock absorber and an arch connected at the bottom to swingarm. The shock absorber enables the adjustment of rebound and compression damping and spring preload. At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light-alloy swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot pin passing through the frame and engine. The whole system gives the bike excellent stability. Travel: 71 mm. Wheel travel: 130 mm. Electric system Basic electric items are: front headlamp consisting of the following: 12V-55W low beam unit, poly-ellipsoidal with capacitor; 12V-55W high beam unit; parking light with no. 2 12V-5W bulbs. Instrument panel, 12V-1.2W warning lights; 12V-2W instrument lights. Electrical controls on handlebars. Turn indicators, 12V-10W bulbs. Horn. Stop light switches. Battery 12V-10 Ah. Generator 12V-520W. Electronic voltage regulator (rectifier), protected by a 40A fuse near the battery. Starter motor, 12V-0.7 kW. Tail light, 12V-5/21W double-filament bulb for stop light and parking light; 12V-5W bulb for number plate light. Note See "Replacing bulbs" on page 46 for relevant instructions. E 63