
|  SUPERBIKE CONCORSO ONLINE ROUND WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The online round of the Ducati Superbike Concorso, in which Superbike owners from around the country competed for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy and ultimate bragging rights, reached its conclusion at the beginning of this week.
33 bikes competed in the online showdown and ranged from a 1973 750 GT to multiple entries of today's Superbike class defining 1098. The field was highly competitive and ran the gamut—even including two examples of the legendary Supermono.
Demonstrating the ever-growing popularity and level of competition in the second year of the Superbike Concorso, this year's online round saw more entries, better photography and an onslaught of votes for the People's Choice—with roughly 1000 votes in the first week alone.
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2007 Bimota DB6 Delirio
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On January 27, 2006, the first prototype of what was to become yet another new Bimota model since the resurrection of the brand, left the manufacturing facility in Rimini, Italy, for the first test ride. In the seat was engineer Alberto Strada. Already waiting for his return, helmet in hand, was designer Sergio Robbiano, anxiously looking forward to the first ride on the personification of his imagination. For the second time in the young history of the new Bimota company, Sergio Robbiano had been the creative head behind a project combining pure esthetics of the motorcycle with the highest standards of functionality: The Bimota DB6 Delirio, a naked bike that parallels the full-faired supersport DB5. After the initial presentation of the DB6 Delirio at the Motorshow in Milano, Italy, in November 2005, the reactions of visitors and special-interest media alike destined the concept for production, ideally in the shortest time possible. Today the DB6 Delirio presents itself as thoroughbred Bimota: The result of intensive technical research, engineered to the highest quality standards, composed to capture emotion by both its static appearance as well as its dynamic experience. The DB6 Delirio is based upon the DB5's frame and swing-arm, utilizing the same power-plant - the only technical elements these two motorcycles share.
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Bimota |
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2007 |
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DB6 Delirio |
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Ducati 1000 DS, L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic, air-cooled |
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91 hp (67.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
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992 ccm |
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94 x 71.5 mm |
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65.1 ft. lbs. (9 kgm) @ 4,500 rpm |
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10 ± 0.5:1 |
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Electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body |
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Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control |
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Wet sump |
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390 lbs. (177 kg) |
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0.8/1.0 in. (20/25 mm) tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy Rear frame: 0.6/1.0/1.2 in. (15/25/30 mm) tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy |
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56.1 in. (1,425 mm) |
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4.2 gal. (16 l) |
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32.7 in. (830 mm) |
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6 speed |
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Chain, 15/40 teeth |
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Front: 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork with TIN treament; travel 4.7 in. (120 mm) Rear: Extreme Tech Mono Shock, fully adjustable, straight connection; travel 5.1 in. (130 mm) |
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Front: 2 x 320 mm Brembo floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers Rear: 220 mm single disc |
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Front: 120/70ZR17 Rear: 180/55ZR17 |
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24° |
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3.9 in. (100 mm) |
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Photos may show optional equipment
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected. |
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|  Just in time for the summer riding season, Ducati North America and GE Money are launching a special financing program for some of Ducatis best selling motorcycles.
For those who are dreaming of a new Ducati, this program offers low interest rates and extended terms to make some of the most desirable Ducatis more accessible. This promotion will run from May 1 through July 31, 2008 at participating Ducati dealers.
The three models eligible for the program are:
2008 Hypermotard 1100
2008 Hypermotard 1100 S
2008 1098 Superbike
Ducati customers can take advantage of rates as low as 1.99% for 36 months or low payments. Some payment examples include:
The Hypermotard for as low as $199 a month for 72 months
The 1098 Superbike for as low as $269 a month for 72 months
Customers can also take advantage of this offer by rolling Accessories, Apparel and the Ducati Everred Protection Program into the special financing. This allows customers to ride their new bikes with personalized style from the Ducati Performance range.
Rather than limiting the program only to those with flawless credit, Ducati is offering the financing to those in several tiers of eligibility. This opens up the program to Ducatisti who in the past could not easily finance a Ducati.
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