News – First new Ducati products 2011: sport and comfort! – Used DUCATI

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First Ducati innovations 2011: sport and comfort !

News - First new Ducati products 2011: sport and comfort! - Used DUCATI

Logically, Ducati is waiting for the Milan Motorcycle Show to unveil its novelties for 2011 … But that did not prevent the Italian manufacturer from presenting on the 400 m2 of its stand at the Intermot in Cologne 2010 some great developments ! Presentation.

"We have decided to consolidate our presence here in Cologne, because we believe in the importance of this event which kicks off the European motorcycle show season.", immediately explained Gabriele Del Torchio, president of Ducati Motor Holding, at the opening of the Intermot Cologne 2010..

Falling market, rising results !

As a prelude to the presentation of the 2011 range, Gabriele Del Torchio reviewed the Ducati results for the first eight months of 2010: "Despite a declining overall motorcycle market, we have used Ducati’s product policy and the quality of its distribution network to improve our market share (now to 8.5%) and also increase our turnover by 5 % compared to the same period 2009". These good performances of the Bologna firm can be explained in particular by the efforts made on access to the Ducati range, its high renewal rate and the launch of ambitious products such as the Multistrada 1200.

In addition to the notoriety, the surface and the frequentation of the Intermot, Germany is a vital motorcycle market for the manufacturers who have unveiled in Cologne several important novelties (read our and our).

For its part, with the EICMA show in Milan in its sights in less than a month, Ducati has shown more restraint and has not yet unveiled its novelties for 2011, such as the eagerly awaited "hyper-custom" Diavel. (read).

The Reds have therefore presented German bikers with more or less marked developments in the Superbike and Monster range: the recent 848 EVO (read) is adorned with a new color. Arctic white with rims and red frame.

Its big sister, the formidable Ducati 1198, sees its original endowment significantly revised upwards: the future owners of this Hypersport with 170 hp and 131.4 Nm of torque will appreciate the presence of the Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati data acquisition (Ducati Data Analyzer) and the first shifter fitted to a production Ducati (Ducati Quick Shift).

Bellissima 1198 !

Now directly installed on all versions of 1198 as soon as they leave the Italian factory, this sophisticated and practical equipment should delight circuit enthusiasts, provided they have the 17,990 euros requested to go back to the bracelets of this character diva of 171 kg !

For even more demanding bikers – and even richer! – Ducati offers the 1198 SP, the salivating replacement for the "S" version. Equipped with the best components (Marchesini forged rims with seven spokes, carbon fender and aluminum tank), this 1198 "Sport Production" claims 3 kg less than the standard model (168 kg) and takes the L-twin as it is. of 1198.4 cc developing 170 hp.

Equipped with a 43mm fully adjustable Ohlins fork with anti-friction treatment and a TTX shock from the same brand, the Borgo Panigale beauty is even more rigorous and exclusive. It naturally embeds the DTC, DQS, DDA now present on all 1198 (read above) and is supplemented by the services of an anti-dribble clutch, particularly appreciable given the health of the twin with 106 mm bore and 67.9 mm stroke !

For the rest of the chassis, the tubular trellis-type steel frame and 320 mm front discs surrounded by Brembo monobloc radial calipers are faithfully renewed in their functions..

For its part, the bubbling Streetfighter (read our) also launched new colors in 2011: this extreme roadster is now adorned with a white dress Arctic white while its "S" version is available in red with red frame and black rims, or in black Diamond Black with black frame and black rims.

A black radiator cover, present on all versions, completes the aesthetic improvements of this 169 kg "Street Brawler" powered by a 1099 cc L-twin developing 155 hp and 119 Nm.

An ergonomic "monster" ?

Mellow – even sanitized for purists – the thundering character of the Monster range is gradually giving way to extended accessibility to a wider range of bikers: more comfortable, better finished and more suitable for everyday use, the famous Mostro have put in the spotlight. water in their Chianti over the years without denying their roots.

For 2011, Ducati is continuing this approach of seduction, notably by improving the ergonomics of its 696 (read our). The entry-level model of Les Rouges takes care of comfort with a 20 mm raised handlebar and a new rear buckle to accommodate optional passenger handles.

The 2011 M696, which also receives a new 43mm Marzocchi fork, will be available in two new colors Dark Stealth and Stone White which complete "perfectly the new matt chrome finish of the handlebars", emphasize the Italians.

Discovered on the 796, which also adopted the new Marzocchi fork in 2011, these judicious ergonomic arrangements greatly contribute to making driving the Mostro more natural and less taxing..

Finally, the Monster 696, 796 and 1100 (read in particular our) can now receive as an option the Ducati ABS discovered last year in Milan, while the configurator offers to customize the paint and the decorations of his Monster.

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