Ducati GT 1000 (2008)

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