
|  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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2002 Ducati 998
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- The Devel Rides Ducati - By chance - A Dream Come True
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Nicest 998 on the market!
The new 998, now with the potent Testastretta engine. High revving and powerful, it gets its punch by utilizing all the Testastretta technology. Pistons are lighter by 30 grams, intake and exhaust valves are bigger by 4mm and 3mm respectively, 54mm throttle bodies larger by 4mm plus a big 100mm bore and a short 63.5mm stroke. A new high volume airbox is matched to an advanced fuel injection system derived straight from the Corse racers featuring “shower type” injectors positioned directly above the throttle bodies. Fully adjustable Showa front forks, matched to an Öhlins rear shock, keep the power on the road and you confidently in control. Components like these are normally expensive extras on other bikes, but are standard on the 998. A steering damper ensures stable and predictable steering control. Lightweight Brembo four piston calipers grab new lighter front discs ensuring positive and progressive stopping power. Gorgeous Marchesini wheels and a more aerodynamic fairing complete your 998 Ducati.
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Ducati |
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2002 |
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998 |
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*$11,995.00
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Yellow |
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Miles
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4139 |
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998cc, 90° L twin, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic control, liquid cooled |
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123 HP @ 9,750 rpm |
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| Displacement |
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998cc |
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100 x 63.5mm |
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71.5 ft. lbs. @ 8,000 |
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| Compression Ratio |
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11.4:1 |
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| Fuel System |
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Marelli electronic injection, 54 mm throttle body |
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| Clutch |
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Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
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2 aluminum mufflers by Termignoni |
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436 lbs. |
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Trellis type constructed of chrome moly steel alloy tubes |
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55.5 in. |
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4.5 gal. (including 1 gal. reserve) |
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31.1 in. |
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6-speed with straight cut gears |
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Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36 |
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Front: TiN coated upside-down 43 mm fork, fully adjustable, 5.2" travel Rear: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock, 5.2" travel |
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Front: 2 x 320 mm Brembo semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pads calipers Rear: 220 mm rotor, 2-piston caliper with hydraulic control |
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Front: 120/70 ZR 17, Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 |
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Single Seat |
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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, does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). Final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.
NOTE: Models with a price of "Request a Quote" are always included in a $0 search, regardless of actual value.
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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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