
|  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 Ducati Superbike 1098
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| View Ducati Promotions: |
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- Special Summer Financing!
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RACING SOUL The 1098 immediately stands out for its determined and aggressive stance. Every detail insists that performance is paramount.Traditional Ducati features such as a high set tail section, under-tail exhaust, single-sided swingarm, narrow profile and a rock-solid front end all emphasize the 1098’s aerodynamics and handling capabilities. Add to this a powerful Testastretta Evoluzione engine and you have a Ducati that looks like it's moving even when it's standing still. The 1098 is a milestone both for Ducati and production sportbikes in general. It is the first production bike to feature Brembo monobloc calipers, an onboard data-logging system and new 'smart' technology for the single-sided swingarm. Oval throttle bodies and the new dashboard are innovations direct from Ducati's MotoGP effort and appear on a road-going sportbike for the first time ever with the 1098. Simply put, the 1098 has a racing soul. SATISFYING ALL THE SENSES The throaty roar of the twin under-seat exhausts are synchronized with the howl of the elliptical throttle bodies providing a fitting fanfare for the new 1098 Testastretta Evoluzione engine. The huge 104 millimeter bore and all-new cylinder head design unite to produce an awesome 160 horsepower and an arm-wrenching 90-plus foot pounds of torque. Developed together with Ducati Corse, the 1098 is a masterpiece of incredible performance and innovation.
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Ducati |
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2008 |
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| Model |
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Superbike 1098 |
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$15,995.00*
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| ENGINE | |
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L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic |
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| Gross Horsepower |
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160 hp (119.3 kW) @ 9,750 rpm |
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| Displacement |
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1,099 cc |
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| Bore x Stroke |
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104 x 64.7 mm |
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| Torque |
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90.4 ft. lbs. (12.5 kgm) @ 8,000 rpm |
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| Compression Ratio |
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12.5:1 |
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| Fuel System |
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Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
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| Clutch |
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Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control |
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| Cooling |
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Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled |
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| Exhaust |
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Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe, twin stainless steel mufflers |
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| DIMENSIONS | |
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381 lbs. (173 kg) |
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| Frame |
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Tubular steel Trellis in ALS 450 |
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| Wheelbase |
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56.3 in. (1,430 mm) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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4.1 gal. including 1 gal. reserve (15.5 l including 4 l reserve) |
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| Seat Height |
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32.2 in. (820 mm) |
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6-speed |
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Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38 |
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Front: Showa 43 mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork; 5 in. (127 mm) travel Rear: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm; 5 in. (127 mm) travel |
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Front: 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad Rear: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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| Tires |
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Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 |
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| Frame & Wheel Colors |
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Frame: Red, Racing Grey Wheels: Black |
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24° - 24.5° |
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| Trail |
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30 ft. |
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| Colors |
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Red, Yellow |
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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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