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Wednesday, 06 May 2009 16:02 |
| 2009 Ducati Streetfighter | | The 2009 Ducati Streetfighter is an all-new bike with elements from the 1198 and 1098, altered to fit the personality of the naked sportbike. The Ducati Streetfighter provides superbike performance in a compact, agile motorcycle. Powering the motorcycle, a 1099cc engine produces 155hp and 85lb-ft at 9,500 rpm. Comfort as well as control is enhanced by a decreased seat-to-handlebar distance and an increased seat-to-footpeg distance compared to that of the 1198; the forward riding position is not as extreme as a superbike, but allows greater feel and control than a cruiser. | 
 | | Engine | 1099cc, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled | | Horsepower | 155hp - 114kw @ 9500rpm | | Torque | 85lb-ft 115Nm @ 9500rpm |
| Colors | Red, Pearl White, Midnight Black | | Brakes Front | 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad | | Brakes Rear | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | | Suspension Front | Showa 43mm fully adjustable usd forks | | Suspension Rear | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN | | Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | | Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | | Seat Height | 25.6° | | Curb Weight | 373lb; 368lb ‘S’ | | Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Corsa III | | Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Corsa III |
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Friday, 17 April 2009 18:10 |
| 2009 Ducati Desmosedici RR | | The 2009 Ducati Desmosedici RR can be summed up quite simply; raw power and brute force combined with agility and balance. These qualities come from the heritage of the Ducati Corse Grand Prix Desmosedici GP9 that competed in the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. The D16RR engine follows the same guidelines as the Corse Grand Prix D16GP9. The 989cc engine produces 200 horsepower at 13,800 rpm, mostly due to details such as the desmodromic timing system, titanium engine components, and a compression ratio of 13.5. A Magneti Marelli 5SM ECU control unit and high-speed CAN line send fuel through 12-hole injectors and control the ignition of the four-cylinder engine. | 
| | Engine | 989 cc, L-4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder | | Bore/ Stroke | 86 x 42,56mm | | Compression Ratio | 13.5 : 1 | | Fuel System | Four 50 mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies, 12-hole "microjet" with injectors over throttle, manual idle control | | Horsepower | 200 hp @ 13,800 rpm (with open exhaust) | | Torque | 11.8 kgm @ 10,500 rpm (with open exhaust) |
| Colors | (Rosso GP - GP red - Black) (Red with white stripe - GP Red - Black) | | Brakes Front | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston. | | Brakes Rear | 240mm fixed disc, calliper with two 34mm pistons | | Suspension Front | Ohlins FG353P forks 43 mm pressurized, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated sliders | | Suspension Rear | Ohlins rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment. Aluminium swingarm. | | Transmission | Cassette type 6-speed | | Final Drive | Chain; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 44 | | Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | | Rake | 23,5° / 24,5° | | Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.6 in | | Fuel Tank Capacity | 15L (of which 4L reserve) / 4 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve) | | Curb Weight | 171 kg - 377 lbs | | Tires Front | Bridgestone 120/70 R17 | | Tires Rear | Bridgestone 200/55 R16 |
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Tuesday, 14 April 2009 11:05 |
Ducati 1098| 2009 Ducati 1098 R | | The 2009 Ducati 1098 R is a true race bike; it is the bike that powered Troy Bayliss to World Superbike victory in its first year. Starting with the engine, the 1198.4cc power plant makes 180 horses available to the rider, that’s ten more horsepower than the new 1198 S. When using the supplied race kit the 1098 R makes 186 horsepower. The kit is ‘intended’ for track use only, and I use the word “intended” loosely, because I know that probably won’t be the case. The valve train utilizes mechanical valve operation called the Desmodromic System, which manually closes the valve, enabling a steeper cam profile and greater performance at higher rpm. A slipper clutch keeps the power at the wheels manageable and stabilizes harsh downshifts. Changes to the ‘R’ version include traction control, carbon fiber cam belt covers, magnesium alloy cam covers, and titanium rods and valve. | 
| | Engine | 1198.4cc L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled | | Bore/ Stroke | 106 x 67.9mm | | Compression Ratio | 12.8: 1 | | Fuel System | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. | | Ignition | | | Horsepower | 180hp - 132.4kw @ 9750rpm | | Torque | 99.1lb-ft 1399.1lb-ft 134Nm @ 7750rpm |
| MSRP | N/A | | Colors | Red (Red / Racing Gold) | | Transmission | six speed, straight cut gears, Dry multiplate slipper clutch with hydraulic control | | Final Drive | Chain | | Suspension Front | Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN | | Suspension Rear | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | | Brakes Front | 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. | | Brakes Rear | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | | Tires Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | | Tires Rear | 190/55 ZR 17 | | Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5L / 4.1 US gal | | Seat Height | 820mm / 32.2in | | Ground Clearance | N/A | | Overall Length | N/A | | Overall Width | N/A | | Curb Weight | 165 kg / 364 lb | | Wheel Base | 1430mm / 56.3in |
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