
|  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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2008 MV Agusta F4-R 312
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FAST LIKE NO OTHER
One thing that hasn't changed throughout MV Agusta's long life is the mentality. Our company is one great racing team. We are always at the ready to get involved and work hard. This is what we believe makes a motorbike a winner and is, quite simply, our mission. In 2006 we lost the Superstock Championship by a whisker and finished third thus doing Italy proud. This "near miss" however only spurred us on and, knowing that more speed is always needed on the track, we worked closely with our teams to do just that. The principle behind the creation of the F4 R 312 was to create a machine that would immediately meet our riders' requirements and keep them one step ahead of the opposition. It is the end result that counts - the ability to get into a corner before the others and be the first to leave it. To create a machine that is perfectly designed and engineered because each time we take to the track, our sole aim is to take pole position and win. MV Agusta customers now have at their disposal the very best we can offer. A racing machine that is homologated for road use and that meets Euro 3 anti-pollution standards. The new items of equipment on the MV are none other than the fine-tuning of a masterpiece. There has not been a revolution, just an evolution in development that is part and parcel of the processes that take place when any racing bike returns to the pits after track tests. The new F4 R 312 Is now ready to line up on the starting line - looking to take the number one plate in the Superstock Championship.
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MV Agusta |
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2008 |
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| Model |
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F4-R 312 |
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$24,995.00*
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| ENGINE | |
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Four cylinder, 4-stroke, 16 valve DOHC radial valve |
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183 hp (134 kW) @ 13,000 rpm |
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| Displacement |
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30.8 cu. in. (998 cc) |
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3 x 2.2 in. (76 x 55 mm) |
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| Torque |
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11.5 kgm (115 nm) @ 10,000 rpm |
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| Compression Ratio |
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13.1:1 |
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| Clutch |
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Wet, multi-disc |
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| Cooling |
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Liquid cooled, water-oil heat exchanger |
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| Ignition |
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Electric |
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| DIMENSIONS | |
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2,007 mm |
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685 mm |
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| Weight |
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423.3 lbs. (192 kg) |
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| Ground Clearance |
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130 mm |
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| Frame |
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Chrome-Molybdenum steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) |
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| Wheelbase |
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1,408 mm |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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5.54 gal. (21 l) with 1.05 gal. (4 l) reserve |
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| Seat Height |
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810 mm |
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Cassette gearbox, 6-speed, constant mesh |
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Front: "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment; 5.07 in. (129 mm) travel Rear: Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and compression (high speed / low speed) damping and spring preload (hydraulic control); 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel |
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Front: Double floating disc with Ř 12.6 in.(Ř 320 mm) diameter with steel braking band and aluminum flange; Radial-type brakes caliper with 4 pistons - Ř 1.34 in. (Ř 34 mm) Rear: Single steel disc with Ř 8.27 in. (Ř 210 mm) diameter; brake caliper - 4 piston - Ř 1 in.(25.4 mm) |
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Front: 120/70 ZR-17 Rear: 190/55 ZR-17 |
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103.8 mm |
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Two-tone Gloss Black / Gray, Two-tone Pearl White / Black, Two-tone "Corsa" Red / Silver |
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| Insurance |
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Get an Insurance Quote |
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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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