Ducati GT 1000 (2006)

The Ducati GT 1000 motorcycle was released in 2006 and features a four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 992 cc. It has a chrome exhaust system with two mufflers and a Marelli electronic fuel injection. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 92 hp and a maximum torque of 67.3 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. It uses a multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a wet, multiplate transmission with six speeds. The final drive is a chain with a gear ratio of 15/39. The frame is a tubular steel trellis and has a 43 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork front suspension and twin shock absorber rear suspension. The front brakes are 2x 320 mm semi-floating discs with 4 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 245 mm disc with 2 piston calipers. The front and rear wheels have spokes with chrome steel rims and the motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 15 litres. It has a top speed of 207.8 km/h and an average consumption of 4.6 L/100 km. The motorcycle includes a speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, trip fuel, and immobilizer. It received positive reviews from Motorcyclist and Motorcycle-USA.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati GT 1000

Year: 2006
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Exhaust: Chrome exhaust system with two mufflers, stainless steel
Emissions: Euro 3
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Max power: 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 91.1 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Multiplate with hydraulic control
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, gear ration:15/39
Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary Drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension: 43 mm Marzocchi upside down fork
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7
Rear Suspension: Twin shock absorbers, spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 132 mm / 5.2
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: Spokes with chrome steel rim, 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel: Spokes with chrome steel rim, 5.50 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 24 degrees
Steering Angle: 32 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.5 in
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 414 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.6 L/100 km / 21.7 km/l / 51 US mpg / 61 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Top Speed: 207.8 km/h
Instruments: Speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, trip fuel, immobilizer
Reviews: Motorcyclist / Motorcycle-USA