Ducati Bikes 2009

The Ducati sportbike lineup gets some new additions with the new 1198 Superbike. The Italian firm chose the EICMA 2008 show in Milan to unveil its naked 1098 Ducati Streetfighter, as well as its Superbike models: the 1198 joined by the 1198S, 848, 1098R and a special-edition 1098R Bayliss – celebrating the recently-retired Bayliss and his 2008 SBK championship.

Ducati Bike 2009
Ducati Bike 2009
Ducati Bike 2009Displacing 1198.4cc the aptly named 1198 sports a 106 x 67.9mm bore and stroke. Ducati’s Desmodromic system moves valves that have been increased to 43.5mm inlet and 35.5mm exhaust and larger elliptical throttle bodies - now the same 63.9mm diameter as the ‘R’ model.

The 1198 Twin delivers a 6.5-lb lighter weight via vacuum die-cast production of the crankcase. The new mill, which was first seen in the 1098R, churns out its power to the same ratio gearbox as the R.

A trellis frame comes in various colors for the five different Superbike models (1198 racing black, 1198S bronze), with the 1198 incorporating a magnesium subframe.
Ducati Bike 2009
Ducati Bike 2009
Ducati Bike 2009
Ducati Bike 2009Brembo monobloc caliper stoppers adorn both 1198 models. Radially mounted, a pair of four-piston (34mm) calipers bite down on 330mm rotors.

New wheels help reduce weight, with the standard 1198 using 10-spoke grey designs. The ‘S’ benefits from lighter 7-spoke “GP replica” Marchesini hoops (which with a carbon fiber fender account for the S model’s lighter overall weight). Both bikes are fitted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC rubber – 120/70 ZR17 up front and 190/55 ZR17 out back.

Harnessing the raw power of the Testastretta is Ducati electronics, including the Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system and the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA). Debuting on the 1098R last year, the DTC system delivers the same traction control developed on Ducati’s successful MotoGP and World Superbike racing programs to a production Ducati Superbike. The DDA system allows riders to retrieve various data, like laptimes, rpm, vehicle speed and more, via USB port to an external computer. The DTC system comes standard now on the 1198S, as well as the 1098R.

Ducati Bikes in India

Recent news reveals that Ducati Motors is going to launch a spotrs bike, Ducati Multistrada Sport in Indian market soon.It is expected that the powerful motorbike will hit India by early 2010.Ducati recently opened their first bike-store in India by joining hands with Precision Motor India Private Limited which indicates that more motorbikes from Ducati will be launching soon in Indian market.

Ducati Multistrada Sport is powered with a 1198.4cc L-Twin Cylinder, Desmodromic Liquid Cooling Engine capable of providing a maximum power output of about 150 Bhp @ 9250 rpm and a peak torque of 119 Nm @ 7500 rpm.The stylish looking sports bike is housed with 6 Speed Gear system.The Ducati Multistrada Sport bike has a fully adjusable Marzocchi 50mm front suspension and Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock rear suspension.The muscular looking bike comes in a variety of colors includes Red, Arctic white and Diamond black.The fuel tank has a capacity to hold 20.00 ltrs of gas and Multistrada Sport weighs 192.00 kg.

Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India
Ducati Bike in India

Ducati Bikes 999

Had Ducati's 999 been the follow-up to, say, the Honda RC51, we have no doubt it would've been an instant smash hit. But instead it replaces the much loved and revered 916-998 series, bikes widely considered to be the most beautiful of the past several decades.

But as lovely as that series of bikes is to look at, the legend wouldn't have been created if not for its high level of performance on both the track and the street.

That performance is upped with the 999, so there should be much rejoicing. Instead, Ducati has been faced by many who consider its new shape to be a mistake and won't take the bike seriously because of it.

Well, all we can tell you is that the 999 is probably the best streetbike Ducati has ever produced, and the whiny poseurs who poo-poo the new design are missing out on a thrilling Italian thoroughbred, cutting off their collective noses to spite their face.

Ducati Bike 999
Ducati Bike 999
Ducati Bike 999I must admit that I, too, was among that crowd of naysayers who judged the 999 on the basis of its appearance. After all, Italy is the epicenter of design, and the Triple-Nine, while delivering a stunning styling statement, is a radical departure from the clean, flowing lines of its predecessors.

But as we found our during the press introduction at Willow Springs racetrack, the new Ducati superbike has nothing to fear, functionally, from the old 998. Several days riding on the street (not to mention more track work at a DP Safety School at Infineon Raceway and a bit of amateur drag racing) have solidified our early impressions and even increased them in some ways.

First off, let's address some of the styling points of this controversial design of South African Pierre Terblanche. Its lines aren't as sublimely harmonious as the previous bike, but there are many trick elements that please the eye. The tiny fuel tank has an aggressive, multi-faceted look that is mimicked by the minimal and sleek tailsection. Also, many positive comments were made about how the rear cylinder can clearly be seen from the left side underneath the rear of the fuel tank, giving the bike more of a mechanical presence.
Ducati Bike 999
Ducati Bike 999
Ducati Bike 999The area above the rear is gloriously unobstructed thanks to the continued use of silencers set under the rear seat, except this time the single muffler looks like a big toaster. The single-sided swingarm that we all loved from the old bike has been replaced by a one-piece cast double-arm device that weighs the same but is 8% more rigid torsionally. It is also 15mm longer for better stability under braking plus better traction from the rear tire. Its design also has the added benefits of not altering the rear ride height when adjusting chain tension and it keeps the wheel spacers in the same spot when changing tires so it bolts back on with no fuss.

2003 Ducati 999
Much time was spent in the wind tunnel to hone the aerodynamics of the Ducati 999. The large muffler is designed to fill the entire underseat area to be even more slippery.
Functionally, these are all improvements. But there are certain styling points that have little to do with better performance, which can be seen most clearly in the 999's aerodynamic features.