Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition
The Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V4 cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 2010. Max torque was 86.3 ft/lbs (117.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 199.95 HP (149.1 KW) @ 13800 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V4 cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Horse Power | 199.95 HP (149.1 KW) @ 13800RPM |
| Torque | 86.3 ft/lbs (117.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: straight cut gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Ohlins upside-down fork, TiN-coated Rear: Ohlins adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 240mm disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Front Tire | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 R16 |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.72 inches (831 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 171.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 989.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a straight cut gears transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate, slipper-type, hydraulically actuated.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 R17 front tire and a 200/55 R16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 240mm disc, 2-piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Ohlins upside-down fork, TiN-coated while the rear was equipped with a Ohlins adjustable monoshock. The Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.
2010 Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition
The 2010 MY Ducati Desmodici RR G8 Special Edition is a one-of-a-kind machine, created for the G8 summit that was held between the 8th and 10th of July, 2009, in L'Aquila, and features a special livery, suggested by Italian prime-minister Silvio Berlusconi, and put on the machine by a team from Ducati and the Fiera Milano design firm. Mechanically, it is identical to the base Desmodici RR, boasting the same race-grade features and technologies.