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|name = [[Ducati]] 750F1 | |name = [[Ducati]] 750F1 | ||
| | |photo=Ducati-750F1-87.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Ducati | |manufacturer = Ducati | ||
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|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Kokusan electronic | |ignition = Kokusan electronic | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7HS}} | ||
|battery = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB16L-B}} | ||
|transmission = 5 Speed | |transmission = 5 Speed | ||
|final_drive={{chain|530x96}} | |||
|front_sprocket=15T | |||
|rear_sprocket=40T | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: 40 mm Forcella Italia fork <br> | |suspension =Front: 40 mm Forcella Italia fork <br> | ||
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doubt the most beautiful motorcycle on the roads today. | doubt the most beautiful motorcycle on the roads today. | ||
The 750F1 is equally patriotic, it looks like someone has just draped the | The 750F1 is equally patriotic, it looks like someone has just draped the | ||
Italian | Italian tricolor across its side. Three broad slashes of color leap out at | ||
you. The whole bike has a slabby look, the tail unit extends downwards a long | you. The whole bike has a slabby look, the tail unit extends downwards a long | ||
way then stops short behind the rear carb, and the tall screen is reminscent of | way then stops short behind the rear carb, and the tall screen is reminscent of | ||
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outrageous horsepower claim, 75hp being the offlcal figure. | outrageous horsepower claim, 75hp being the offlcal figure. | ||
A nine-year-old engine design with air cooling can hardly compete with the | A nine-year-old engine design with air cooling can hardly compete with the | ||
That combination of latest water- and oil-cooled Japanese | That combination of latest water- and oil-cooled Japanese color Hneand motors | ||
no what still makes these engines ' desirable is their solid mid-range punch. | no what still makes these engines ' desirable is their solid mid-range punch. | ||
metal could only be Despite the fact that they both use the Italian same 36mm | metal could only be Despite the fact that they both use the Italian same 36mm | ||
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time. But throw in the more usual bumps and holes along with a series of slow | time. But throw in the more usual bumps and holes along with a series of slow | ||
bends and the DB1 begins to suffer. | bends and the DB1 begins to suffer. | ||
For a start I don't know whether it's the | For a start I don't know whether it's the tires or the suspension but on slow | ||
corners the DB1 feels incredibly unstable. I'd have been happier on a Goldwing | corners the DB1 feels incredibly unstable. I'd have been happier on a Goldwing | ||
at times. Those 60-Series Pirellis which the Italian firm are claiming as | at times. Those 60-Series Pirellis which the Italian firm are claiming as | ||
radials work very well at higher speeds, although they aren't perfectly matched | radials work very well at higher speeds, although they aren't perfectly matched | ||
to the rims leaving the last 5mm of the tread unused on both | to the rims leaving the last 5mm of the tread unused on both tires. But having | ||
such a wide, low front makes the transition from straight ahead to canted over | such a wide, low front makes the transition from straight ahead to canted over | ||
very sudden at urban speeds. Come to a roundabout and you thru'penny bit round | very sudden at urban speeds. Come to a roundabout and you thru'penny bit round | ||
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quickly once you've put in the initial effort. As it is the Duke needs the | quickly once you've put in the initial effort. As it is the Duke needs the | ||
steering damper hidden in among the fairing brackets and frame tubes when heavy | steering damper hidden in among the fairing brackets and frame tubes when heavy | ||
bumps set the front | bumps set the front tire kicking. Position four is normally good enough. The | ||
Ducati's behaviour is more consistent too; it'll behave in the same manner at 25 | Ducati's behaviour is more consistent too; it'll behave in the same manner at 25 | ||
or 125mph. Pirelli's Phantoms help here. Their rounded profile make for a linear | or 125mph. Pirelli's Phantoms help here. Their rounded profile make for a linear | ||
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did before reality took over. The 750F1 is one of the few bikes on the road | did before reality took over. The 750F1 is one of the few bikes on the road | ||
today that allows the rider to at least subvert reality in a riot of noise, | today that allows the rider to at least subvert reality in a riot of noise, | ||
color and speed. | |||
Source MOTORCYCLE International 1986 | Source MOTORCYCLE International 1986 | ||