ducati 999 vs r1

[shad3slay3r]

I am racing this year on a ducati 999 on the superbike class of my country (Guatemala). I have been analyzing the Stats between the ducati 999 vs r1, if someone can help me with the comparison it would be really helpful.

ducati 999 2006
181 kg 142hp torque 116N 0.78 HP/kg (0%) 0.64N/Kg (15.63%)

Yamaha r1 2006
193 kg 172.6hp torque 106N 0.89 HP/kg (12.36%) 0.54N/Kg (0%)

This comparison is between bikes only i am not taking piloting or cornering into the equation its basically a drag race between them.

PS:I already know ducati is better at cornering through.

Best regards,

DT

[EagleRider]

Not sure what analysis you are looking for Shad, especially since you seem to have chosen you ride already - the 999, but here's what I believe to be true:

The 06 R1 was the last year of the 5-valve per cylinder Genesis motor. It made huge power up top but lacked bottom and mid-range compared with it's other 4-cylinder rivals, let alone twins like the 999. As a road bike the R1's valve layout gave 24k mile valve adjust intervals, which was a miracle of money-saving against the 999's big $$$ every 6k miles or so.

In racing, I'd expect the Duc to excel at tracks where powering quickly out of slow turns was more important than top speed. The R1 would trump the Duc in flowing courses with long straights, all else being equal.

I imagine it would be easier to keep the R1 in racing shape; less costly too. If you have the spare parts and a good mechanic on your side, though, it won't matter that much.

Best of Luck in your season!

[MaDd0g]

I think what he is looking for is some reencouragement that he's not going to get his ass handed to him. Which in my opinion any time your out horsepowered too greatly is going to happen

Although I do enjoy whooping my buds in the corners on my 749s vs. his GSXR-750. And then I am sure he enjoys flying by me right afterwards

[shad3slay3r]

Originally Posted by MaDd0g

I think what he is looking for is some reencouragement that he's not going to get his ass handed to him. Which in my opinion any time your out horsepowered too greatly is going to happen

Although I do enjoy whooping my buds in the corners on my 749s vs. his GSXR-750. And then I am sure he enjoys flying by me right afterwards

Well i dont think thats the case, i have raced in disadvantage with my R6 2004 many times. I am just trying to find all the weaknesses of the ducati 999 because i havent test it even once and they will give it to me to try it 3 days before the race. I know that the ducati 999 is better at cornering and the torque is really usefulll between slow turns, yet i am trying to find out how much at disadvanteg i am on the principal straight vs the R1. Well anyways i will be racing vs R1 2012, CBR 1000cc 2012. And my companion of sponsorship will be racing the new Penigale 1199 on may. So i am really at disadvantage. BUt yet i need this stats to improve my riding on the bike so i am better than them. If there any information u can share with me that can help me i would be really grateful. Is there a simulator of bikes or something like that?

[shad3slay3r]

Originally Posted by EagleRider

Not sure what analysis you are looking for Shad, especially since you seem to have chosen you ride already - the 999, but here's what I believe to be true:

The 06 R1 was the last year of the 5-valve per cylinder Genesis motor. It made huge power up top but lacked bottom and mid-range compared with it's other 4-cylinder rivals, let alone twins like the 999. As a road bike the R1's valve layout gave 24k mile valve adjust intervals, which was a miracle of money-saving against the 999's big $$$ every 6k miles or so.

In racing, I'd expect the Duc to excel at tracks where powering quickly out of slow turns was more important than top speed. The R1 would trump the Duc in flowing courses with long straights, all else being equal.

I imagine it would be easier to keep the R1 in racing shape; less costly too. If you have the spare parts and a good mechanic on your side, though, it won't matter that much.

Best of Luck in your season!

Thanks for all your help. All the information u gave me is really useful.

[MaDd0g]

Good luck, I do enjoy my Duc and trying to make up for less power with more skillful riding. Hope it treats you right.

[vcyclenut]

Originally Posted by shad3slay3r

I am racing this year on a ducati 999 on the superbike class of my country (Guatemala). I have been analyzing the Stats between the ducati 999 vs r1, if someone can help me with the comparison it would be really helpful.

ducati 999 2006
181 kg 142hp torque 116N 0.78 HP/kg (0%) 0.64N/Kg (15.63%)

Yamaha r1 2006
193 kg 172.6hp torque 106N 0.89 HP/kg (12.36%) 0.54N/Kg (0%)

This comparison is between bikes only i am not taking piloting or cornering into the equation its basically a drag race between them.

PS:I already know ducati is better at cornering through.

Best regards,

DT

I have actually owned both bikes, a well modded 06 r1 will pretty much hand a well modded 06 999 its ass, at least in a straight line.

my r1 with just a full system and a very good tune put 165hp at the back wheel on the same dyno my 999 with a half system was a tick below 130. of coarse you results may vary and a full system would help the 999 but no way are you gonna pick up close to 35 hp.

plus the r1 is considerbly lighter at least in street trim but im not sure about in race trim

[Chuckracer]

Racing a 999 against a field consisting of all the latest and greatest open class bikes from the other manufacturers will be a little like bringing a very spendy knife to a gun fight. You'll be at a substantial weight and power deficit even if you out-spend them 3 to 1.

[whippersnapper]

Can you say 'Blew By You'?

[TomTom]

In the dyno I use, 999S full system 127-ish, R1 06 Full sys 159hp, same correction.
And the 999 will shine to 9,5k and the R1 will shine to 12k, which in effect means the R1 can run the tq times that and it adds up to A LOT more bottom end TOO.
Sorry, its a big lose.