Ducati Desmosedici D16RR, The first true MotoGP replica, Ducati's Desmosedici feasts on never-ending corners."If God were to ever ask me what my perfect motorcycle would be, Ducati’s Desmosedici D16RR would be it
I wonder how long companies like Ducati will continue to support professional racing when the sactioning bodies of motorsports continue to change the rules after the companies have invested millions of dollars in developing these machines...Then companies like Buell (Harley)petition the sactioning bodies to allow them to cheat. Ducati and others should just concentrate on developing the best most perfect motor bikes in the world and damn the displacement. Don't let the Hall monitors rule...rule them! The AMA amd others might have to think twice if no one shows up a GP to race.
The breaks have gobs of stopping power to help sort out the bike's overzealous acceleration.Cranked over at full-lean the Desmosedici is right at home.Red lips and curving hips leave the timid rider feeling a little weak in the knees. With 180 horses to chew up circuits, the Desmosedici is a bike built from the start with the track in mind.
Specification
Engine: 989cc, liquid-cooled, Double L-Twin
Bore x Stroke: 86.0 x 42.56 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.5:1
Power: 200 hp
Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection, four 50 mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies, 12-hole microjet
Transmission: 6-speed, dry multi-plate slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Chassis: Tubular steel trellis hybrid
Front Suspension: Ohlins FG353 PFF forks USD 43 mm pressurised, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated slidersRear Suspension: Ohlins TXX rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment. Aluminium Swingarm
Front Brakes: Two Brembo radial monobloc calipers with four 34 mm pistons; two semi-floating 320 mm x 6 mm discs
Rear Brake: 240 mm fixed disc, fixed caliper with two 34 mm pistons
Tires (Front; Rear): 120/70 R17; 200/55 R16
Dry Weight: 377 lbs
Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
Seat Height: 32.7 in. Fuel Tank Size: 4 gal.
MSRP: $72,500
