Ducati GT 1000 (2007)

The Ducati GT 1000 was a motorcycle model released in 2007. It had a 992cc, 90-degree L twin-cylinder four-stroke engine with DOHC and desmodromic four valves per cylinder, generating a maximum power output of 67.7 kW or 92 hp at 8,000 RPM and a maximum torque of 91.1 Nm or 67.3 lb-ft at 6,000 RPM. It featured a six-speed transmission with wet multi-plate clutch and a chain final drive. The steel trellis frame was equipped with 43mm Marzocchi upside-down forks at the front and twin shock absorbers with spring preload at the rear. Braking was provided by 2x 320mm semi-floating discs with four-piston calipers at the front and a single 245mm disc with two-piston caliper at the rear. The bike had a top speed of 207.8 km/h and could cover a standing quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds. The fuel capacity was 15 liters, and the average consumption was 4.6 L/100 km or 21.7 km/L. The instrument panel included a speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, trip fuel, and immobilizer. The bike had favorable reviews from Motorcyclist and Motorcycle-USA.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati GT 1000

Year: 2007
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