2011 Ducati Streetfighter (base) Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Ducati, Motorcycle, Streetfighter on April 12th, 2011 by jess

2011 Ducati Streetfighter The 2011 Ducati Streetfighter is a street bike with a soul of superbike, motored by a 155 hp big bore L-Twin engine that displaces 1099 cc and employs Desmodromic valve control.  The Testastretta Evoluzione powertrain produce a wide spread of power with 85 lb-ft of torque.  It marks an excellent power to weight (0.42 hp) and torque to weight ratio in its class.  Exhaust uses a massive lightweight 1 mm steel 2-1-2 exhaust hooked to an attention-catcher cannon-style vertically-stacked muffler.  Features also include aggresive multi-reflector cat-eye headlight, twin coolant radiators, 25.6° of rake from its Showa forks with natural chrome slider finish, progressive linkage monoshock that’s adjustable in spring preload and damping in compression and rebound, 10-spoke wheels, and minimalist switchgear, instruments that displays stopwatch and is Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) ready.

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2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Ducati, Motorcycle, Multistrada 1200 S Touring on April 11th, 2011 by jess

2011 Multistrada 1200 S Touring The 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring is tuned for long distance journeys, with 150 hp producing powertrain that has a configuration to deliver a smoother throttle response.  This Multistrada Touring Edition receives a comprehensive standard package including an advance Bosch-Brembo ABS braking syste, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) system that automatically convert to comfortable long ride setting, heated grips, 57 liter large volume side luggage, and centre stand.  It still gets the 4-in-1 bike concept – the ability to transform from sport, touring, urban, or off-road enduro riding modes.  Engine is a 4-stroke liquid cooled 1198 cc L-twin with 11.5 to 1 compression ratio.  It employs Ducati’s signature Desmodromic mechanically activated valve closure system.  Two separate seat  with good cushioning and passenger grab handle accommodates two rider, fitted atop Ducati’s rigid Trellis frame that uses light gage tubing with two central cast aluminum section and rear subframe.  The 17” Pirelli dual compound tires are suited for on/off road use with a special tread design and carcass structure.  As all other models, it comes with an additional kit of optional front fender rear section extender and larger rear hugger.

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