Ducati Desmosedici RR. Feb 08

The dream of a true GP replica has finally come true and the Desmosedici RR is the first ever road going motorcycle to offer such a stunning wealth of performance and technology that comes directly from Ducati's experience in MotoGP. The RR derives from the Ducati Corse Grand Prix racing Desmosedici GP6.
The body design and the aerodynamics faithfully reflect the Desmosedici GP6. The colour scheme, the fittings, the materials used in its construction as well as the technical features of the powerful four-cylinder desmodromic engine built by the Borgo Panigale factory engineers, leave no doubts whatsoever - the Desmosedici RR is the ultimate expression of the most extreme MotoGP racing machine today.The engine is enhanced, but the technological advancements also extend to the chassis - a signature tubular trellis hybrid frame, refined components, and a superb carbon fibre body. The colour scheme of the Desmosedici RR was the work of Alan Jenkins, the designer and one of the men behind the Desmosedici MotoGP, who was also responsible for the aerodynamics package which is aimed at achieving maximum speed and excellent handling. The bike is totally inspired by the racing machine, the Ducati Desmosedici GP6, from which it inherits all the aggressiveness of its lines. It is fitted with a new lightweight multifunction dashboard, developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse, the same one that has been fitted to the racing machine, the Desmosedici GP7.Desmosedici style digital instrumentation is taken from Ducati's MotoGP GP7 project. This pure racing, minimalist solution has no switches or buttons to compromise its clean lines. The wide screen allows the rider to read six values at the same time and to scroll through and select from various menus by handlebar-mounted switch gear.Activating the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) riders are able to acquire up to 2MB of data (approximately 3.5 hours). The system records several channels of data including: vehicle speed, engine rpm, throttle opening, engine temperature, distance travelled, laps and lap times, so riders are able to compare, analyse and get an inside view of the Desmosedici RR performance.For the first time the Ducati Desmosedici RR uses a new welded tubular steel trellis hybrid frame (ALS 450) with the frame geometry that is the same as that of the Desmosedici GP6.This construction guarantees an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, allowing superior manoeuvrability and riding precision.Attached to the red frame is the rear seat support in high temperature resin type carbon fibre. This material, normally used only on racing bikes, has the characteristic of being extremely lightweight but exceptionally rigid.The Desmosedici RR sports a new extra long, cast, forged and pressed aluminium alloy swing-arm. The geometry and the technology of this component derive directly from the MotoGP bike, and give the RR a high level of traction, and excellent weight distribution as well as a superb stiffness-to-weight ratio.In the suspension department the Ducati Desmosedici RR features the most advanced technical components. The rear suspension geometry and layout is the same as that of the GP6, with the rear shock attached above the swingarm and to a rocker, which is hinged to the crankcase.The front suspension features 43 mm upside-down Öhlins FG353P pressurized forks (PFF), with TiN coated sliders. The forks, which come directly from competition use, as well as being pressurized thus ensuring excellent track performance, are fully adjustable in preload, rebound and compression.The rear shock is also Öhlins and has rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment and hydraulic preload adjustment.For the first time ever, this Ducati production motorcycle features Marchesini forged and machined magnesium alloy wheels, with a 7-spoke design as on the GP6. This helps to reduce unsprung weight and inertia, all the while improving handling and suspension response.EnginePower output is 200hp at 13,800 rpm and torque 11.8 kgm at 10,500 rpm. Bore and stroke measurements are the same as those on the D16GP6 - 1000 cc (86x42.56).ModelsTwo versions of the RR are available:1) Desmosedici RR - painted in 'Rosso GP', with a white number plate on the tail section;2) Desmosedici RR 'Team Version' - painted in 'Rosso GP', and as with the factory Corse bikes, this has a broad white stripe on the fairing. A team sponsor decal kit will be provided with each bike.The Desmosedici RR is available with a special race kit that includes a 102 dB racing exhaust, a dedicated CPU, bike cover and paddock stand.Desmosedici RR is a sell out!Every single one of the 1,500 Ducati Desmosedici RR bikes, the first true MotoGP replica which the Borgo Panigale manufacturer decided to produce in a limited number, has been sold. Following Casey Stoner's success in the 2007 MotoGP World Championship, the race was on to purchase the last remaining bikes available.
Reservations for the Desmosedici RR had been accepted via the official Ducati dealer network since 2 June 2006. Production of the 1,500 limited edition motorcycles began in October 2007 and first deliveries were reserved to 999R owners who placed their Desmosedici RR order before 30 September 2006. Production of all remaining orders will be completed by December 2008.