996 SPS question

Yes

 

Where confusion sometimes reigns is that the 916SPS (which also used the 996 engine) had Ohlins rear, but Showa front end

 

So did the 996 SPS pre 2000

 

Correct, and I wish i'd never sold my year 2000 SPS

 

And now you have a 1200 Mutley? .... Doh!