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Sportclassic - CLASSIC STYLE AND MODERN SPORT PERFORMANCE
As well as its two traditional colours of red
and metallic-black/cream, the GT 1000 is now available
in a new two-tone livery of classic silver & smoke
grey, which recalls the original designs of this Ducati
grand tourer.
Every Ducati SportClassic model captures the essential
beauty, timeless style and emotion of Engineer Fabio
Taglioni's original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970s.
While retaining the best of the past, they have been
developed using the latest technology and engineering,
creating a range of thoroughly modern motorcycles that
live up to today's standards of road-going performance.
THE SPORTCLASSICS - ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
The Sport and GT models are all powered by
the outstanding Desmo 1000 Dual Spark engine. The torquey
air-cooled 90º L-Twin is the perfect match to power
bikes with a sporting soul. The cylinders, with their
traditional cooling fins and classic 'L' configuration,
are direct descendents of the original Taglioni design.
Slim and exposed for all to see, the latest 2 valve
Desmo system, fuel-injection and computer controlled
engine management ensure that the 1000 Dual Spark engine
is powerful, dependable and thrilling to ride.
TRELLIS FRAME AND WIRE-SPOKE WHEELS
The SportClassic design takes advantage of the beauty
of the signature Ducati tubular Trellis frame. The renowned
strength and rigidity of the ALS 450 tubing has been
further improved with complex triangulation and using
the engine as a 'stressed member.
The beauty of wire-spoke wheels grace Ducati road bikes
once again. Starting with an alloy hub, the wheels use
36 chromed stainless steel spokes. 17" alloy Excel
rims, famous in racing circles for their lightweight
performance and durability, are used on the Sport 1000
and Sport 1000 S, while the GT 1000 is fitted with classic
17" chrome rims. Mounted to the rims are modern
interpretations of classic sport tyres, replicating
the original patterns, but with modern radial construction
techniques and rubber compounds. The alloy hubs mount
dual 320 mm brake discs up front and a 245 mm disc in
the rear, both using lightweight black Brembo floating
calipers to provide extra stopping power. Braking performance
is further enhanced by classic black, steel-braided
brake lines.
DUCATI QUALITY
The 2008 Ducati SportClassics are built with quality
throughout. Every 2008 Ducati requires maintenance less
often and with fewer parts during servicing, dramatically
reducing maintenance costs and visits to the dealer
- by as much as 50%*.
*See your authorised Ducati Dealer for details
2008 RANGE MODELS
The Ducati SportClassics offer a range of designs
that will satisfy the style of any rider who has the
soul of a Ducatista. The GT
1000 - A bike to be ridden every day, with a balance
of two-up comfort and Desmo performance. The Sport
1000 biposto - The new Café Racer with improved
comfort and seating for two. The Sport
1000 S biposto - A pure sport bike, with a classically
styled sport fairing and seating for two.
Ducati
Sportclassic GT 1000
Ducati Sportclassic
Sport 1000 biposto
Ducati Sportclassic
Sport 1000 S
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