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Ducati Announces the StreetFighter!

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Ducati Presents Its 2009 Model Range at EICMA

In addition to the 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 and Monster 1100S, the Ducati Streetfighter, the Ducati Streetfighter S and the 2009 Ducati 1198 were announced today for the 2008 EICMA show in Milan.

Here’s the Ducati press release; we’ll have more details as they become available:

A real, live runway, as those used during the Milan fashion week, set the scene for the entrance of the 2009 new additions in the Bologna manufacturer’s range.

These dream bikes are the result of Italian genius and creativity and will capture the attention of everyone visiting EICMA 2008, Milan’s international motorcycle show being held at the city’s international exhibition centre in Rho, from 4 to 9 November.  From here they will go on to setting new standards as they arrive on the international market.

A press conference brimming with information, technical details and new unveilings was held prior to the official opening of the show.

Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, met members of the international press and presented the amazing sporting and sales achievements that the Bologna company has recently recorded, as evidence of the Italian manufacturer’s strength and performance.

Before the 2009 models were let loose, the press was also shown the new Ducati logo, an evolution of the historic brand name, which now includes a new red shield featuring a new graphic symbol, alongside the classic Ducati script.

This replaces the previous, celebrated, stylized letter ‘D’ and makes this motorcycling logo even more eye-catching and unique in its representation of passion, competition and performance.

“Confidence and passion are the two key words for the coming year” said Mr. Del Torchio as he opened
the conference.  “These words are directly inspired by the results we have achieved in 2008, during which we
have continued to grow, despite the shrinking markets, to the extent that our sales have increased by 25% in just two years.”

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“Our confidence and passion come from having identified a series of strategic activities that we at Ducati are working on both internally and externally, in order to offer our customers all around the world increasingly innovative, reliable and distinctive products, which are guaranteed to make their dreams come true.”

“We are convinced that by working in this direction, as we have underlined in our company mission, we can generate a positive future for our shareholders and our customers, as ambassadors of Italian products adding prestige to our worldwide standing.”

“The amazing new products that we have brought to EICMA 2008 represent the fruit of our technological research and development, which Ducati expresses through its updated range, confirming how much this company is focused on the product as well as supporting and sustaining our sales targets for the next few years.”

The 2009 Ducati Streetfighter (Specifications Below)
Claudio Domenicali, General Product Manager of Ducati Motor Holding, introduced the major and eagerly awaited new Ducati products for 2009.

The real star of the event was the new Ducati Streetfighter, which is already among the top contenders
for the title “best bike of the show”.

Stripped to the bare essentials, its combination of state-of-the-art race technology, exposed styling and cultured design takes Ducati’s big naked concept to the very top of the fighter food chain.

With 155hp of awesome Ducati L-Twin muscle harnessed in a stripped-down, super-light bike that packs more punch for its weight than any other contender, this fighter is gloves-off and ready for action.

Whether laying down the miles on open roads or ripping up the urban asphalt, no other bike in town will roll with the same stylish fire-power.  This ultimate naked will be ripping-up the asphalt from Spring 2009.

Ducati Streetfighter is also available in a “S” version equipped with Öhlins suspension, lightweight forged Marchesini wheels, carbon fiber parts and a street-going Ducati Traction Control.

For 2009, the Ducati Superbike family has two major new additions, both made absolutely special by their engine size as well as equipment and components – these are two bikes that are sure to carry on and increase the success achieved with the celebrated 1098.

Ducati Streetfighter - Right

Above and Below: 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S

Ducati Streetfighter - Left

Ducati 1098 Superbike (left) and Ducati 1198 S

Ducati 1198
The new Ducati 1198, while maintaining the same look as the previous 1098, is in fact a totally new bike.  The 1198, which produces a powerful 170hp (125kW) from its new Testastretta Evoluzione engine, and has a dry weight of just 171kg (377lb), incorporates all of the World Superbike technology derived directly from the 2008 World Championship winning race bike of Troy Bayliss.

The Ducati Data Analysis, supplied as standard equipment on the 1198 S model, enables the retrieval and analysis
of data collected from a track session or road trip.

The innovative road-going Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system monitors front and rear wheel speeds to detect rear wheel-spin under acceleration and electronically reduces engine power to restore traction. DTC, which offers a choice of eight settings, provides a considerable increase in safety during mid-corner acceleration.

EICMA is also the first major opportunity to celebrate the great sporting results Ducati has achieved in 2008.

Second place in the MotoGP series and Superbike World Championship titles, both for riders’ and manufacturers’,
thanks to the victory of Troy Bayliss – in the debut year of the 1098 F08.

After his resounding victory, Troy announced his retirement from motorcycle racing and Ducati decided to celebrate his career by producing the limited edition ‘1098 R Bayliss’, a worthy conclusion to a career during which he won three World Championship titles aboard three different generations of Ducati Superbikes.

Ducati added the new Monster 1100 and 1100 S to the 2009 range, both icons of Italian excellence.  Dedicated to
those who want to make the ultimate expression, this jewel of style and performance is powered by the charismatic
two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine, famous the world over for its legendary torque and acceleration.

The 2009 range is completed by the new pearl white color for the Hypermotard 1100 and Multistrada 1100 S and the
new black with white stripe livery version of the GT 1000, available also in a special Touring version.

In addition, Ducati presents many new accessories, special components and a new collection of Ducati clothing.

For more information on the new Ducati model range, please visit www.ducati.com.

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Ducati 1198 S - Left Side Ducati 1198 S

Ducati 1198 S - Instruments

Ducati Streetfighter - Rear

2009 Ducati Streetfighter Specifications

STREETFIGHTER STREETFIGHTER S
Engine Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 1099cc 1099cc
Bore x Stroke  104×64.7mm 104×64.7mm
Compression Ratio 12.4:1 12.4:1
Power 155hp – 115.6kw @ 9500rpm 155hp – 115.6kw @ 9500rpm
Torque 87.5lb-ft 119Nm @ 9500rpm 87.5lb-ft 119Nm @ 9500rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection,  elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1475mm / 58.1 in 1475mm / 58.1 in
Rake 25.6° 25.6°
Steering angle 29° 29°
Front suspension Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Front wheel 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel 10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17 5-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17
Front brake 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage 2 years unlimited mileage
Versions Dual seat Dual seat

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