Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 and 1100
Monster Unleashed at the NEC Motorcycle Show
13th November 2008
 Ducati
is set to unleash several showstopping new models
at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle
and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
big-bore 1198 Superbike, 1100 Monster and a Troy Bayliss
World Superbike tribute 1098 machine.
Ducati has had great racing success this year by
winning both the World and British Superbike Championships
and will be showing off a dazzling display of track-bred
technology at the show, which is hosted at the Birmingham
NEC from 28th November- 7th December.
The Streetfighter as it is simply known, is set to
be a potential ‘star of the show’ with
a full 1098 Superbike engine, awesome naked styling
and state-of-the-art technology. With a 155bhp of
power and massive torque on tap, it produces the best
power to weight ratio in its class and brings a new
level of technology to the naked sector.
The Streetfighter is also available in a “S”
version equipped with Öhlins suspension, lightweight
forged Marchesini wheels, carbon fibre parts and a
street-going Ducati Traction Control.
The new Ducati 1198, while maintaining the same look
as the previous 1098, is in fact a totally new machine.
The 1198, which now produces a 170bhp from its new
Testastretta Evoluzione engine, and has a dry weight
of just 171kg, incorporates all of the World Superbike
technology derived directly from the 2008 Championship
winning race bike of Troy Bayliss.
The Ducati Data Analysis, supplied as standard equipment
on the 1198 and Streetfighter S models, enables the
retrieval and analysis of data collected from a track
session or road trip. The innovative road-going Ducati
Traction Control (DTC) system monitors front and rear
wheel speeds to detect rear wheelspin under acceleration
and electronically reduces engine power to restore
traction. DTC, which offers a choice of eight settings,
provides a considerable increase in safety during
mid-corner acceleration.
To celebrate Troy Bayliss’ World Championship
winning year and his departure from racing, Ducati
has created a limited edition 1098 R ‘Bayliss’
Limited edition in a stunning tribute paintscheme.
Indeed one bike – the 1098R, has triumphed in
four different championships; World Superbike, European
Superstock, British Superbike and British SuperCup.
To celebrate this incredible achievement Ducati UK
has teamed up with Odeon Entertainment – the
producers of the 2008 British Superbike Season Review
DVD to offer a stunning Monster 696 as a prize in
a free to enter competition on stand 2J70. The Monster
696 is worth £5,800 and is the most successful
selling Monster in Ducati’s history.
The 1100 Monster is expected to follow the success
of the 696 and take on the ultra-competitive naked
muscle-bike market across Europe and although the
1198 is the ultimate expression of Ducati performance,
this bike represents Ducati style and the ‘less
is more’ philosophy behind all Monsters, at
an affordable price.
Ducati also has another major announcement to shout
about at the show and unveil to the British biking
public. From 2009 every new Ducati will be supplied
with a Dainese back-protector as part of the brand’s
commitment to rider safety.
In addition, Ducati will present many new accessories,
special components and a new collection of Ducati
clothing, all items which retain an iconic feel to
them.
Tim Maccabee, Managing Director Ducati UK, said “This
is definitely our strongest ever new model line-up
so there is a great expectation amongst our customers
to see them in the flesh at the NEC. We’re also
especially proud of our recent racing achievements
with MotoGP last year followed up by World and British
Superbikes this season.”
Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions,
commented: “What a great line-up! Ducati certainly
adds to the exotic and powerful new machines on display.
The first decision for showgoers will be where to
go first!”
For more info go to www.motorcycleshow.co.uk and
book online or on 0844 581 2345
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