Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore: history, specs, pictures
| Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1989 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 91.4mm x 91.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 118.95 HP (88.7 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 7250RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, return Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork Rear: Marzocchi adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: dual 280mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 260mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Weight | 165.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1989. Max torque was 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 7250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 118.95 HP (88.7 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 91.4mm bore x 91.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 851.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, return transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 280mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 260mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi adjustable monoshock.
1989 Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore[edit | edit source]
The 1989 MY Ducati 851 Strada Tricolore is a Special Edition that proudly displays the red, white and green of the Italian flag on its livery, and is mainly addressed for riders who want their machine to stand out in a crowd. Everywhere else, it feels and acts just as the base 851 Strada, due to the fact that no mechanical changes were made, the Italian engineers focusing only on the visual department.
At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, 851cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 119 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.