|  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 R
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THE LIGHTEST AND MOST POWERFUL TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE OF ALL TIME
The new 1098 R is the most powerful and lightest twin-cylinder bike ever produced by the Borgo Panigale factory, with the highest torque / weight ratio in the sportbike category.It is the jewel in the crown of the successful Superbike family and it represents the ultimate expression of racing technology applied to a production bike. Ducati Corse engineers and riders worked in close contact with the R&D division during the development of this project to produce a true racing bike, a masterpiece of incredible performance and innovation. The numbers speak for themselves. A total of 180 horsepower is on tap for this new hypersport machine, together with an amazing torque value of 13.7 kgm. The weight figure also confirms the racing origins of the 1098 R: 165 kilograms puts the bike at the forefront of this category. The development of the Testastretta Evoluzione has now found its crowning glory in the new engine for the latest addition to the Ducati family: the 1098 R. Created after close collaboration between engineers from Ducati's production and racing departments, this new engine is fitted with the same components powering the 1098 F08 that will take on the Japanese opposition in the 2008 World Superbike Championship. The R version of the 1098 has been boosted to an engine displacement of 1,198 cubic centimeters. A bore increase from 104 millimeters to 106 millimeters and a stroke value of 67.9 millimeters, producing a remarkable 1.56 ratio, complete the 'over-square' layout of the engine. The power output of 180 horsepower (132.4 kilowatts) at 9,750 rpm and a torque value of 13.7 kgm (134 Nm) at 7,750 rpm place the 1098 R at the very top of its category. It is the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine in history and fitting reward to the continued ingenuity of Borgo Panigale engineers.
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Ducati |
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| Model Year |
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2008 |
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| Model |
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Superbike 1098 R |
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$39,995.00*
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| ENGINE | |
| Engine |
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L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic |
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| Gross Horsepower |
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180 hp (132.4 kW) @ 9,750 rpm |
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| Displacement |
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1,198.4 cc |
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| Bore x Stroke |
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106 x 67.9 mm |
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| Torque |
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99.1 ft. lbs. (134 Nm) @ 7,750 rpm |
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| Compression Ratio |
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12.8:1 |
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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 multiplate with hydraulic control slipper |
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| Cooling |
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Liquid-cooled |
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| Exhaust |
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Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers |
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| DIMENSIONS | |
| Weight |
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363 lbs. (165 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 |
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| Seat Height |
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32.2 in. (820 mm) |
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| DRIVETRAIN | |
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6-speed |
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| Final Drive |
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Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38 |
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Front: Öhlins 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN; 4.7 in. (120 mm) travel
Rear: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring, 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 ZR17
Rear: 190/55 ZR17 |
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| Frame & Wheel Colors |
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Frame: Red
Wheels: Racing Gold |
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| Rake |
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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 |
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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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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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