The Ducati GT 1000 is a 2008 model motorcycle with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder, DOHC engine. It has a capacity of 992 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The Marelli electronic fuel injection and ignition allow for a max power output of 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 8000 rpm and max torque of 91.1 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. The six-speed transmission has a wet, multiplate clutch and final drive chain, with gear ratios of 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, and 6th 24/28. The motorcycle has a tubular steel trellis frame, upside-down fork front suspension, twin shock absorber rear suspension, and spokes with chrome steel rims. Its front and rear brakes are 2x 320 mm semi-floating discs with 4-piston calipers and single 245 mm disc with 2-piston caliper, respectively. The GT 1000 has a length of 2179 mm, a height of 1036 mm, a wheelbase of 1425 mm, and a dry weight of 179 kg. Its fuel capacity is 15 litres, and its average consumption is 4.6 L/100 km. The motorcycle features a range of instruments, including a speedometer, rev counter, LCD clock, and immobilizer. It has received positive reviews from Motorcyclist and Motorcycle-USA publications.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati GT 1000
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
