Transmission - Ducati SUPERSPORT800 2003 Owner's Manual

Transmission

Clutch:
multi-plate wet clutch (SS800);
multi-plate dry clutch (SS1000).
Clutch is operated by a control lever on left handlebar.
Drive is transmitted from engine to gearbox main shaft
via spur gears.
Gear ratio:
33/61(SS800);
32/59 (SS1000).
Gearbox:
6-speed.
Gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear change pedal
on left side of motorcycle.
Front/rear sprocket ratio:
15/39 (SS800);
15/38 (SS1000).
Total gear ratios:
1 st gear 13/32 (SS800) - 15/37 (SS1000)
2 nd gear 18/30 (SS800) - 17/30 (SS1000)
3 rd gear 21/28 SS800) - 20/27 (SS1000)
4 th gear 23/26 (SS800) - 22/24 (SS1000)
5 th gear 22/22 (SS800) - 24/23 (SS1000)
6 th gear 26/24 (SS800) - 28/24 (SS1000)
Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel:
Make:
RK
Type:
520 GXW (SS800);
525 GXW (SS1000);
Size:
5/8"x1/4" (SS800);
5/8"x5/16" (SS1000)
Links:
98 (SS800);
96 (SS1000).
Important
The above gear ratios are part of the homologated
specifications and under no circumstances must they be
modified.
If you wish to tune up your motorcycle for competitive
trials, you may refer to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. who
will be glad to provide information about the special
ratios available. Relevant instructions and original spare
parts are available from your local Dealer or authorised
workshop.
Warning
If the rear sprocket needs replacing, contact a
Ducati Dealer or an authorised workshop. If improperly
replaced, this component could seriously endanger your
safety and that or your passenger, and cause irreparable
damage to your motorcycle.
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