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THE times clocked by the 999s in its classification in the hands of different riders is comparable to those in the superbikes category such is the excellence of a fantastic motor and cycle package. And this beautiful Ducati adapts itself perfectly to the characteristics of a circuit like this on in Valencia. Its entry into a corner is very swift, so much so that it compensates while moving on to the outside where it uses the least power. The excellent ergonomics of the body hugging fuel tank and with the rear end quite low, makes you almost feel like a part of the bike. Also it is one of the few bikes in this Master Bike in which is impossible to scrape the floor no matter how far you lean it over. The aerodynamic protection could be better, because you have to move a lot over the tank to stay covered. But then it aerodynamic efficiency wouldn’t be that good.
The twin-cylinder Testastretta is a marvelous piece of engineering, so much so that the engine does not feel like it’s running, with an abject lack of high rev vibes. It is also perfectly mated to the cycle parts, resulting in a bike that is easy to handle and quick to hustle. It is true that like Aprilia you need more effort to move the Ducati but it also compensates with a racing bike feel that is quite superior to that of the Japanese bikes.
It has very distinct character similar to the Aprilia though better than the MV Augustia.

THE Ducati 999S adapted itself especially well to the characteristics of the Valencia racetrack and reflects the results of the classification of batches. With a time of 1.43.500, Arne Tode was the fastest amongst the 9 riders who did their best run with the Ducati in the maxis port category.
The speeds at which it tracks a corner is purely the product of a very rigid frame that exhibits the best quality and also speaks volumes of the incredible tyres, one of the crucial hints of its success. Also it has a very strong twin cylinder engine. This is characterized by the transmission of power in a very docile manner, making full use of the totality of the bike especially when inclined at the outside of the corners. Its throttle response is immediate and has the capacity to produce power upto very high order in its rev range allowing it to use its full potential at the Valencia track, a virtue bred from Ducati’s racing winning heritage. In the final, the final, the 999Sbettered its own numbers with its best time clocked by the German Arne Tode at 1.42.436 second best time in the final.
Even with the Kawasaki ZX-10R none of the other five riders in the final were truly able to improve the time registered by the Ducati and it was only on a last ditch effort that the kwacker managed to get ahead of the Ducati. The fantastic dynamics is the product of a well-balanced set that confirms the validity of an edifice such as the Ducati, an ideal track day beauty.