The Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition is a masterclass in Italian engineering and design, as evident in its unique livery crafted by Ducati and Fiera Milano.
This limited-edition bike boasts an L-twin four-cylinder engine with DOHC, Desmodromic valve actuation, and gear-driven camshafts, delivering a raw, unbridled power that embodies the essence of MotoGP racing.
As a direct descendant of the championship-winning MotoGP machine, the Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition distills the cutting-edge technology and innovation gained by Ducati during its triumphant 2007 season into a production bike that’s as exhilarating to ride as it is to behold.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke,”L”-four cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder, gear driven camshafts
Engine Capacity
989 cc / 60.4cu in
Max Power
147.1 kw / 200 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Seat Height
32.7 inches / 830 mm
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All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Ducati Desmosedici RR G8 Special Edition
Year
2009
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke,”L”-four cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder, gear driven camshafts
Displacement
989 cc / 60.4cu in
Bore x Stroke
86 x 42.56 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Max Horsepower
147.1 kw / 200 hp
Engine Management System
Four 50 mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies, 12-hole “microjet”with injectors over throttle, manual idle control;
Two Brembo radial “monoblock” calipers with four 34 mm pistons; two semi-floating 330 mm x 6 mm discs, with machined flange: the same as GP6 wet race set-up
Rear Brakes
240 mm Fixed disc, floating caliper with two 34 mm pistons
Dimension & Weights
Seat Height
32.7 inches / 830 mm
Wheelbase
56.3 inches / 1430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Dry Weight
171 kg / 377 lbs
Features
Four stroke engine
“L”-four cylinder configuration
DOHC (dual overhead camshaft) design
Desmodromic valve train system
4 valves per cylinder
Gear driven camshafts
Limited to 1500 machines in production run
Based on MotoGP machine technology
Production bike with MotoGP-derived features
Competes and wins on international racetracks
Exhibited at the G8 summit in LAquila, Italy
Unique, one-off design by Ducati and Fiera Milano
Special livery incorporating G8 logo
Prepared for auction at EICMA 2009 trade show
Proceeds to support reconstruction of Abruzzo region
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