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Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition
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Make Model |
Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition |
Year |
2009 |
Engine |
Four stroke, "L" -four cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder, gear driven camshafts |
Capacity |
989 cc / 60.4cu in |
Bore x Stroke | 86 x 42.56 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Induction |
Four 50 mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies, 12-hole "microjet"with injectors over throttle, manual idle control; |
Exhaust | 4 into 2 into 1'vertical exit exhaust/silencer |
Emissions | Euro 3 |
Clutch | Dry multi-plate slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
Ignition |
Digital CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power |
147.1 kW / 200 hp @ 13800 rpm |
Max Toque | 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.55 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
Clutch | Dry multi-plate slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
Transmission |
6-Speed; Cassette type |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis hybrid, carbon fibre seat support, aluminium swingarm |
Front Suspension |
Öhlins 'FG353' PUFF forks USD 43 mm pressurized, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated sliders |
Rear Suspension |
Öhlins rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment |
Front Brakes |
Two Brembo radial "monoblock" calipers with four 34 mm pistons; two semi-floating 330 mm x 6 mm discs, with machined flange: the same as GP6 wet race set-up |
Rear Brakes |
240 mm Fixed disc, floating caliper with two 34 mm pistons |
Front Wheel |
Marchesini forged and machined magnesium alloy wheels, with 7 spoke design as GP6 |
Rear Wheel |
Marchesini forged and machined magnesium alloy wheels, with 7 spoke design as GP6 |
Front Tyre |
Bridgestone 120/70 R17 |
Rear Tyre |
Bridgestone 200/55 R16 |
Rake | 23.5° - 24.5° |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
Dry Weight |
171 kg / 377 lbs |
Fuel Capacity |
15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
Standing 0 - 100 km/h | 3.2 sec |
Standing 0 - 150 km/h | 5.0 sec |
Standing 0 - 200 km/h | 7.4 sec |
Acceleration 50-100 km/h | 4.8 sec |
Acceleration 50-150 km/h | 9.6 sec |
Acceleration 100-150 km/h | 4.8 sec |
Top Speed |
302 km/h / 188 mph |
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THE BIKE WILL BE AUCTIONED AT EICMA
An example of “made in Italy” excellence will be showcased with pride at the G8 summit to be held in L’Aquila. The Ducati Desmosedici RR, a true icon of Italian technology and design, has been prepared with a special livery by Ducati and the Fiera Milano, a unique, one-off design.
The graphics, suggested by the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi,
incorporate the G8 logo, emphasizing the choice to hold the upcoming summit,
from 8 to 10 July, in L’Aquila, the city at the heart of the earthquake that hit
the Abruzzo region on 6th April this year.
Ducati and the Fiera Milano accepted the invitation to design and create a
special version of the most prestigious bike that Ducati has ever produced, the
Desmosedici RR – a limited, numbered production run of only 1500 machines that
sold out before the bikes were built.
A more emblematic and prestigious bike could not have been selected. The Desmosedici RR is a jewel in the crown of Italy’s motorcycle industry, and allows Ducati to compete and win on racetracks all over the world.
A bike derived from the MotoGP machine, it is the
first real production bike to benefit from the technology and innovation gained
by Ducati during its experience racing in the world MotoGP championship, a
championship in which the Bologna-based manufacturer took the title with Casey
Stoner in 2007.
The bike will be exhibited at L’Aquila, inside the building reserved for the
representatives of the eight countries that will participate in the summit, as a
testimonial of Italian ingenuity and technology. Once the summit concludes, the
“Desmosedici RR – G8” will be handed over to the Fiera Milano and auctioned
during the 2009 edition of the international EICMA motorcycle trade show, to
take place from 10 to 15 November, with proceeds going towards the
reconstruction of the Abruzzo region.
“We feel a very strong sense of belonging to the Italian community”, declared
Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati, “and it makes us very proud to be
able to show what we do to the Heads of State and Government that will
participate in the G8. At the same time we also want to contribute to the
reconstruction of Abruzzo. Ducati and its employees have already shown
solidarity in light of the Abruzzo tragedy. This important initiative, carried
out with the Fiera Milano, allows us to help in a concrete way. One can count on
our prestigious product, and on the strength and notoriety that a brand like
Ducati possesses; Ducati is an ambassador of “made in Italy” the world over.”
The General Manager of the Fiera Milano S.p.A., Enrico Pazzali, commented, “we
have collaborated with Ducati, to bring the Ducati Desmosedici RR to the world
stage of the G8 summit, for two reasons. First and foremost out of solidarity
for our fellow citizens affected by the terrible earthquake of the 6 April. The
beautiful Desmosedici RR-G8 will be auctioned during the Eicma motorcycle show,
to take place at Rho-Milano between the 10 and 15 November, and the money raised
will go towards the reconstruction of the Abruzzo region. Our second motivation
is also linked to Eicma 2009: to bring a shining example of Italian industrial
excellence to the attention of opinion makers and consumers alike. A level of
excellence that our company, Fiera Milano, also strives to adhere to.”
Source Ducati.com
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