|  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 Tesi 3D (2008)
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In a time of highly competitive markets, wholly subject to the pressures of globalization, values like genuine passion, talent, skill, courage and maniacal love for perfection often seem to belong to an altogether different world. Exactly these values are what we are all about at Bimota. Our motorcycles capture and represent the essence of a decidedly different approach - the only approach we feel comfortable taking. The eagerly awaited TESI 3D Concept, first introduced at the 2006 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy, is the standard-bearer for Bimota's cutting-edge technology of emotion. The TESI 3D, like all Bimota motorcycles, embodies all of the character and DNA of a small company that knows how to think big. Bimota is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence and the continuous refinement of our already state-of-the-art technologies. Concentrating on innovative technical solutions, the TESI 3D has been developed entirely by our in-house staff at the Bimota factory in Rimini, Italy. Dressed in our traditional color-scheme of white, red, and gold, the motorcycle is propelled by a Ducati 1,079 cc engine. While featuring the original hub-steering developed by Bimota, the Tesi 3D Concept boasts several new developments and refinements: The front and rear swing utilize a trellis structure similar to the rear swing of our DB5 and DB6 series' models. Also the front suspension has been radically redesigned and now uses a pull-rod mechanism with the hydraulic suspension located low beside the engine. Carbon body-parts and cowling, forged alloy wheels, and radial disc brakes are further features of the new TESI 3D. The frame consists of light alloy. The TESI 3D is equipped with a Ducati 1100 DS engine with a displacement of 1,079 cc, giving the motorcycle significantly more horsepower compared to its predecessor. The electrical environment is developed by Bimota. The TESI 3D will be available in the USA as a limited production model in fall 2007.
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Bimota |
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2007 |
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Tesi 3D (2008) |
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Ducati 1100 DS, 90° L-twin, 2 valves per cylinder, air/oil cooled |
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1,079 cc |
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98.0 x 71.5 mm |
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10.5 ± 0.5:1 |
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Magneti Marelli, 45 mm throttle body |
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| Clutch |
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Hydraulic, dry, multi-disc |
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| Exhaust |
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2 in 1 in 2, inox |
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Wet sump |
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370 lbs. (168 kg) |
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54.7 in. (1,390 mm) |
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4.2 gal., 1.3 gal. reserve (16 l, 5 l reserve) |
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31.5 in. (800 mm) |
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15/40 teeth |
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Front: Monoshock, pull-rod extreme tech, fully adj. (preload, external hydraulic device, compression, rebound); travel 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Rear: Monoshock, push-rod extreme tech, fully adj. (preload, compression, rebound) |
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Front: Double 320 mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo radial caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
Rear: 220 mm Brembo disc, 2-piston, 2-pad |
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Rear Wheel Trail: 4.5 in. (115 mm) |
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| Insurance |
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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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To celebrate victory at the 2008 Pike's Peak Hill Climb and Troy Bayliss' continuing domination of the World Superbike Championship, Ducati is excited to announce a special financing program with rates as low as 0.99% and terms up to 72 months available from August 1 - October 31.
For those of you who are dreaming of a new Ducati, this program offers the lowest interest rates and extended terms to make some of the most desirable Ducatis more accessible.
The four models eligible for the program are:
2008 Hypermotard 1100
2008 Hypermotard 1100 S
2008 1098 Superbike
2008 1098S Superbike
You can take advantage of rates as low as 0.99% and terms up to 72 months. Some payment examples include:
The Hypermotard for as low as $179 a month for 72 months
The 1098 Superbike for as low as $249 a month for 72 months
You can also take advantage of this offer by rolling Accessories, Apparel and the Ducati Ever Red Protection Program into the special financing. This allows you to ride your new bike with personalized style from the Ducati Performance range.
This offer is limited to qualified and participating US dealers. Offer subject to credit approval. Applies to purchases of 2008: 1098, 1098 S, Hypermotard 1100 and Hypermotard 1100 S models of $5,000 or more made on a Ducati Motorcycle installment loan account from August 1 – October 31, 2008. Fixed APR of 0.99%, 3.99%, 12.99%, 15.99% will be assigned based on approval criteria. Examples of monthly payments over a 36-month term at 0.99%: $28.64 per $1,000 financed and at 15.99% APR: $35.15 per $1,000 financed. Hypermotard payment of $179.00 based on example of $11,995 (MSRP) at 1.99% APR for 72 months ($176.88). Examples of monthly payments over a 72-month term at 1.99%: $16.57 per $1,000 financed and at 16.99% APR:$22.80 per $1,000 financed. 1098 payment of $249.00 based on example of $15,995 (MSRP) at 5.99% APR for 72 months ($242.95). Examples of monthly payments over a 72-month term at 2.99%: $16.57 per $1,000 financed and at 17.99% APR: $22.80 per $1,000 financed. Based on credit approval criteria, a down payment of up to 10% may be required.
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