2009 Ducati Streetfighter
Soul of a Superbike - Attitude of a fighterThe Streetfighter's Superbike soul combines fighter attitude and naked sophistication to create a machine of pure adrenaline.
Stripped to the bare essentials, its combination of state-of-the-art race technology, exposed styling and cultured design takes Ducati's big naked concept to the very top of the fighter food chain.
With 155hp of awesome Ducati L-Twin muscle harnessed in a stripped-down, super-light bike that packs more punch for its weight than any other contender, this fighter is gloves-off and ready for action.
Whether laying down the miles on open roads or ripping up the urban asphalt, no other bike in town will roll with the same stylish fire-power.
The Streetfighter is the ultimate naked.
Culture
The Streetfighter culture was born on the backstreets of Northern Europe during the late 70s and 80s. If the Café racer movement had taken traditional bikes and transformed them to establish out-and-out sport bikes, then Streetfighters were definitely anti-establishment. They evolved by removing the fairings from sport bikes, fitting higher bars and customising to create high-performance, over-the-top nakeds. Now, Ducati have taken that concept and applied their own Italian sophistication to a stunning, factory-prepared Streetfighter.
Lifestyle
Ducati's Streetfighter project was inevitable. The passion to build the most successful Superbikes ever, mixed with the desire to create iconic, naked motorcycles was a cocktail of adrenaline just waiting to happen. Who else would create a bike for out-and-out purists to celebrate naked power in all its forms? A bike with muscle-engine performance, aggressive chassis engineering and intelligent electronics all laid bare to appreciate, respect and enjoy. Ducati build bikes for connoisseurs - for bikers who appreciate the details that come together to make an awesome bike, for perfectionists who instantly recognise excellence when they see it.
Ducati motorcycles aren't just a means of transport, they're a lifestyle that set the rider aside from the rest of the world. They are an extension of character and the ultimate personal statement. The Streetfighter is built with pure Ducati sophistication and it's ready to impress. Riding downtown? Arrive in style. Out of town carving a line through the turns? Do it with naked passion. Do it all on a Ducati Streetfighter and it will own the road with complete and utter Desmo domination.
The Ducati Streetfighter
The Ducati Streetfighter is equipped with everything that made the Superbike a legend: Awesome L-Twin muscle with brutal, big-bore torque, thoroughbred chassis technology featuring Ducati's famous Trellis frame, beautiful single-sided swingarm and planet-stopping Monobloc brakes.
While the tank and seat shapes leave no doubt as to the Streetfighter's roots, it is the upright and commanding riding position that really starts to shape the character of this ultimate naked. New, minimalistic controls, instrumentation and headlight design leave the front looking clean and mean, while twin-stacked right-side mufflers at the rear leave the tail-end high and sharp. No other Ducati has ever achieved such an aggressive stance while providing a comfortable, empowering and controllable ride.The Ducati Streetfighter is equipped with everything that made the Superbike a legend: Awesome L-Twin muscle with brutal, big-bore torque, thoroughbred chassis technology featuring Ducati's famous Trellis frame, beautiful single-sided swingarm and planet-stopping Monobloc brakes.
Born to fight
The purpose-built Trellis frame, huge fork clamps, and longer swingarm create a chassis geometry special to the Streetfighter. Its revised steering angles and longer wheelbase provide rock-solid handling, even under the extreme acceleration of Ducati's incredible L-Twin torque.
Power house
Producing a ballistic 87.5lb-ft (11.7kgm) of torque, the Streetfighter's awesome 1098 power house will have no fear of the sports naked competition. The L-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmo, Testastretta Evoluzione engine is fuel injected by Marelli and exhausts through massive diameter pipes and into twin mufflers to sound as mean as it looks.
MSRP $TBA USD ($TBA CDN)
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 1099cc
Bore x Stroke 104x64.7mm
Compression Ratio 12.4:1
Power 155hp - 115.6kw @ 9500rpm
Torque 87.5lb-ft 119Nm @ 9500rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Transmission
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1475mm / 58.1 in
Rake 25.6°
Steering angle 29°
Front suspension Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front wheel 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel 10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
Front brake 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Versions Biposto / Dual seat
*Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price excludes all taxes, title, licensing and registration fees, and transportation costs. Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. All sales will be conducted solely by participating, authorized dealers in the United States. Available for delivery in the United States only. Limit one vehicle per qualified customer. Sorry, no dealer purchases will be permitted. Exhaust system shipped separately.
MSRP: $TBA USD
Motore - Engine
Tipo / Type Bicilindrico a L, distribuzione Desmodromica 4 valvole per cilindro, raffreddamento a liquido / L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Cilindrata / Displacement 1099cc
Alesaggio x Corsa / Bore x Stroke 104x64.7mm
Rapporto di compressione / Compression Ratio 12.4:1
Potenza / Power 155cv - 115.6kw @ 9500 giri/min / 155hp - 115.6kw @ 9500rpm
Coppia / Torque 11,7kgm - 119Nm @ 9500 giri/min / 87.5lb-ft 119Nm @ 9500rpm
Alimentazione / Fuel injection Iniezione elettronica Marelli, corpo farfallato ellittica / Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Scarico / Exhaust Impianto di scarico '2 in 1 in 2' alleggerito, con catalizzatore e due sonde lamba. Due silenziatori in acciaio inox / Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Trasmissione - Transmission
Frizione / Clutch Multidisco a secco con comando idraulico / Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Veicolo - Chassis
Telaio / Frame Traliccio in tubi di acciaio ALS 450 / Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Interasse / Wheelbase 1475mm / 58.1 in
Inclinazione cannotto / Rake 25.6°
Angolo di sterzo / Steering angle 29°
Sospensione anteriore / Front suspension Forcella Showa a steli rovesciati da 43mm completamente regolabile / Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Ruota anteriore / Front wheel Lega leggera a 10 razze 3,50 x 17 / 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Sospensione posteriore / Rear suspension Progressiva con monoammortizzatore Showa completamente regolabile. Forcellone monobraccio in alluminio / Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Ruota posteriore / Rear wheel Lega leggera a 10 razze 6,00 x 17 / 10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
Freno anteriore / Front brake 2 dischi semiflottanti da 330mm, pinze Brembo monoblocco ad attacco radiale a 4 pistoncini e 2 pastiglie / 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Freno posteriore / Rear brake Disco da 245mm, pinza a 2 pistoncini / 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Garanzia / Warranty 2 anni chilometraggio illimitato / 2 years unlimited mileage
Versioni / Versions Biposto / Dual seat
*Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price excludes all taxes, title, licensing and registration fees, and transportation costs. Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. All sales will be conducted solely by participating, authorized dealers in the United States. Available for delivery in the United States only. Limit one vehicle per qualified customer. Sorry, no dealer purchases will be permitted. Exhaust system shipped separately.
PRESS/MEDIA RELEASE
November 4th, 2009
DUCATI PRESENTS ITS NEW MODEL RANGE 2009
THE NEW DUCATI MODELS ARE MAKING THEIR DEBUT BEFORE THE HUGE CROWDS OF EICMA. THE GLOBAL PREVIEW OF THE NEW DUCATI STREETFIGHTER WAS A GREAT SUCCESS WHILE THE SUPERBIKE FAMILY WELCOMES THE NEW 1198 AND THE LIMITED EDITION 1098 R 'BAYLISS'. THE 1100 MONSTER COMPLETES THE NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2009.
Rho (Milan), 3 November 2008 - A real, live runway, as those used during the Milan fashion week, set the scene for the entrance of the 2009 new additions in the Bologna manufacturer's range. These dream bikes are the result of Italian genius and creativity and will capture the attention of everyone visiting EICMA 2008, Milan's international motorcycle show being held at the city's international exhibition centre in Rho, from 4 to 9 November. From here they will go on to setting new standards as they arrive on the international market.
A press conference brimming with information, technical details and new unveilings was held prior to the official opening of the show. Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, met members of the international press and presented the amazing sporting and sales achievements that the Bologna company has recently recorded, as evidence of the Italian manufacturer's strength and performance.
Before the 2009 models were let loose, the press was also shown the new Ducati logo, an evolution of the historic brand name, which now includes a new red shield featuring a new graphic symbol, alongside the classic Ducati script. This replaces the previous, celebrated, stylised letter 'D' and makes this motorcycling logo even more eye-catching and unique in its representation of passion, competition and performance.
"Confidence and passion are the two key words for the coming year. - said Mr Del Torchio as he opened the conference - These words are directly inspired by the results we have achieved in 2008, during which we have continued to grow, despite the shrinking markets, to the extent that our sales have increased by 25% in just two years. Our confidence and passion come from having identified a series of strategic activities that we at Ducati are working on both internally and externally, in order to offer our customers all around the world increasingly innovative, reliable and distinctive products, which are guaranteed to make their dreams come true. We are convinced that by working in this direction, as we have underlined in our company mission, we can generate a positive future for our shareholders and our customers, as ambassadors of Italian products adding prestige to our worldwide standing.
The amazing new products that we have brought to EICMA 2008 represent the fruit of our technological research and development, which Ducati expresses through its updated range, confirming how much this company is focused on the product as well as supporting and sustaining our sales targets for the next few years."
Claudio Domenicali, General Product Manager of Ducati Motor Holding, introduced the major and eagerly awaited new Ducati products for 2009. The motorcycles made their entrance on the runway ridden by Ducati factory racers and testers: Giulio Malagoli (Monster 1100), Niccolò Canepa (1198), Vittoriano Guareschi (Streetfighter) and Claudio Domenicali (1098 R Bayliss). It was a truly impressive, spectacular presentation that made the occasion even more thrilling.
The real star of the event was the new Ducati Streetfighter, which is already among the top contenders for the title "best bike of the show".
Stripped to the bare essentials, its combination of state-of-the-art race technology, exposed styling and cultured design takes Ducati's big naked concept to the very top of the fighter food chain.
With 155hp of awesome Ducati L-Twin muscle harnessed in a stripped-down, super-light bike that packs more punch for its weight than any other contender, this fighter is gloves-off and ready for action.
Whether laying down the miles on open roads or ripping up the urban asphalt, no other bike in town will roll with the same stylish fire-power.
This ultimate naked will be ripping-up the asphalt from Spring 2009.
Ducati Streetfighter is also available in a "S" version equipped with Öhlins suspension, lightweight forged Marchesini wheels, carbon fibre parts and a street-going Ducati Traction Control.
For 2009, the Ducati Superbike family has two major new additions, both made absolutely special by their engine size as well as equipment and components - these are two bikes that are sure to carry on and increase the success achieved with the celebrated 1098.
The new DUCATI 1198, while maintaining the same look as the previous 1098, is in fact a totally new bike. The 1198, which produces a powerful 170hp (125kW) from its new Testastretta Evoluzione engine, and has a dry weight of just 171kg (377lb), incorporates all of the World Superbike technology derived directly from the 2008 World Championship winning race bike of Troy Bayliss.
The Ducati Data Analysis, supplied as standard equipment on the 1198 S model, enables the retrieval and analysis of data collected from a track session or road trip. The innovative road-going Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system monitors front and rear wheel speeds to detect rear wheel-spin under acceleration and electronically reduces engine power to restore traction. DTC, which offers a choice of eight settings, provides a considerable increase in safety during mid-corner acceleration.
EICMA is also the first major opportunity to celebrate the great sporting results Ducati has achieved in 2008. Second place in the MotoGP series and Superbike World Championship titles, both for riders' and manufacturers', thanks to the victory of Troy Bayliss - in the debut year of the 1098 F08.
After his resounding victory, Troy announced his retirement from motorcycle racing and Ducati decided to celebrate his career by producing the limited edition '1098 R Bayliss', a worthy conclusion to a career during which he won three World Championship titles aboard three different generations of Ducati Superbikes.
The newly crowned World Superbike Champion, Troy Bayliss will be at the Ducati stand the next Thursday 6th November to meet all his fans and see the new 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition version.
Ducati add the new Monster 1100 and 1100 S to the 2009 range, both icons of Italian excellence. Dedicated to those who want to make the ultimate expression, this jewel of style and performance is powered by the charismatic two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine, famous the world over for its legendary torque and acceleration.
The 2009 range is completed by the new pearl white colour for the Hypermotard 1100 and Multistrada 1100 S and the new black with white stripe livery version of the GT 1000, available also in a special Touring version.
In addition, Ducati presents many new accessories, special components and a new collection of Ducati clothing.
