Ducati GT1000 Touring
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| Ducati GT1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | GT1000 Touring, GT 1000 |
| Production | 2009 |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90° L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207.8 km/h |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm Marzocchi upside down fork Rear: Twin shock absorbers, spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Weight | 179 kg / 414 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 207.8 km/h.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm Marzocchi upside down fork while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock absorbers, spring preload. The GT1000 Touring was fitted with a 15 Liters / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 414 lbs. The wheelbase was 1425 mm / 56.1 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Ducati GT 1000 Touring
Ducati Touring flavor of the popular GT 1000, a
2009-labeled model which comes with several new features beside the ones already
installed on its predecessor.
According to the official Ducati website, the GT 1000 Touring was especially designed to represent a tribute to the essential beauty of Ducati GT models of the 1970s and is described as the perfect bike for longer journeys as well as for every day use. Beside the base GT 1000 model, the Touring edition comes with chrome front and rear fenders, a chrome luggage rack and a protective screen.
The bike provides maximum comfort for both the rider and the passenger, the website adds, thanks to the fact that the footpeg positions are designed to ensure a relaxed ride with maximum comfort.
And to get to more technical stuff, the new bike has an L-twin cylinder, air cooled engine with a displacement of 992 cc. The engine is able to produce a maximum power of 92 hp and a torque of 9.3 kgm at 6000 rpm. The GT 1000 Touring uses a Marelli electronic fuel injection, a wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a 6-speed gearbox with a chain final drive.
| Make Model | Ducati GT 1000 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 71.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust | Chrome exhaust system with two mufflers, stainless steel |
| Emissions | Euro 3 |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91.1 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, gear ration:15/39 |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Marzocchi upside down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers, spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 132 mm / 5.2 |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | Spokes with chrome steel rim, 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | Spokes with chrome steel rim, 5.50 x 17 |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24° |
| Steering Angle | 32° |
| Dimensions | Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 4.6 L/100 km / 21.7 km/l / 51 US mpg / 61 Imp mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 207.8 km/h |
| Instruments | Speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, trip fuel, immobilizer |
| Reviews | Motorcyclist / Motorcycle-USA |