| General information |
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| Model: | Ducati Desmosedici
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| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 69.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 989.00 ccm (60.35 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V4 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 197.26 HP (144.0 kW)) @ 13800 RPM |
| Torque: | 116.00 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM |
| Compression: | 13.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.0 x 42.6 mm (3.4 x 1.7 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | Desmodromic valve control |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Dry multi-plate slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 171.0 kg (377.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Tubular steel Trellis hybrid |
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.5° |
| Front suspension: | Ohlins FG353P forks 43 mm pressurized, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated sliders |
| Front suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Ohlins rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment. Aluminium swingarm. |
| Rear suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 200/55-16 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Exhaust system: | ‘4 into 2 into 1’vertical exit exhaust/silencer |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 1.1536 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
| Color options: | Rosso GP - GP red - Black, Red with white stripe - GP Red - Black |
| Comments: | Single seat version available. |
| Further information |
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