Streetfighter Rulez

Rumors surrounding an upcoming middleweight variation of the Ducati Streetfighter were confirmed when the company released these images of the new-for-2012, 848-based model.

Details are limited, but a new Testastretta 11-degree variation of the 848 engine follows in the footsteps of the Multistrada and Diavel, which both feature 11-degree versions of the 1198 superbike engine. The name refers to 11 degrees of overlap between the opening of the intake valves and the closing of the exhaust valves, providing more flexible power delivery that emphasizes bottom-end and midrange output. Ducati Traction Control will be included as standard equipment on the new Streetfighter 848.

The Streetfighter 848 features optimized chassis geometry specific to its design, but actual figures have yet to be released. The 848 gets a single-sided swingarm, stacked twin silencers, radial-mount Brembo brakes and a more upright seating position courtesy of a higher moto-style handlebar.

Expect the Streetfighter in dealer showrooms this coming January in either red, yellow or a matte-black version called “Dark Stealth.” Cycle World will attend the international press launch for the bike at the end of September in Italy and will provide a First Ride report.

Source:Asphaltandrubber

1199 Ducati Fan Dream Come True

I often get lambasted in the comments section for being pro-Ducati here on Asphalt & Rubber, and that’s fine by me, because I am. It’s hard not to like a company that has basically defined the modern aesthetic for motorcycles, or a company that continues to grow despite being in the worst recession since The Great Depression. It’s also not hard to love a company that continues to release, year-after-year, new compelling motorcycles, as is the case today with the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale.

Teased ad nauseam, the Ducati 1199 Panigale shouldn’t disappoint the discerning sport bike rider with a strong appetite for Italian food, as the latest v-twin from Bologna sets many firsts for the superbike market segment. As we predicted last year, the Ducati 1199 Panigale drops 20lbs off the Superbike 1198′s design (22 lbs actually), while making an extra 20hp over its predecessor. Not only is the 1199 Panigale the lightest production superbike on the market, with its 361 lbs dry weight (414 lbs wet), it’s also one of the most powerful with its 195hp peak power figure, courtesy of the Superquadro motor.

Other firsts include a revolutionary monocoque frame, the first full-LED headlight on a motorcycle (another story we broke), the first electronically adjusted suspension on a sport bike, the first engine braking control system, as well as the first GPS-assisted data acquisition system for a production motorcycle (the DDA+ package is an optional equipment item for the Panigale). While traction control comes standard, ABS brakes will also be an optional item for the Ducati 1199 Panigale.

Available in April 2012, as we expected the new Ducati 1199 Panigale has gotten a price increase over the Superbike 1198. Accordingly the base model will cost $17,995, the “S” will cost $22,995, the “S” with ABS will cost, and “S” Tricolore will hit the wallet at $27,995 MSRP.

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Ducati Monster 1100 Evo It`s Name

Ducati is set to unveil the new Monster 1100 EVO motorcycle, an early 2012 model, at the New York International Motorcycle Show (IMS) on Jan. 21-23, 2011.

This EVO naked bike is the new flagship model of the air-cooled Monster family, the best selling of the Ducati model family ever, although sales of the Monster have certainly slowed in the last few years. This may be partly due to the fact that the Streetfighter is now the naked bike platform for the Ducati liquid-cooled Testastretta engines.

The '12 Monster 1100 EVO is powered by the Desmodue Evoluzione engine, which is the first two-valve Ducati to hit the 100 hp. Compared with the previous 1100 cc twin-cylinder air-cooled L-Desmodromic, this new engine has high revs while a more linear torque curve designed to ensure a smoother power delivery.

The inlet ports and the combustion chamber shape have been redesigned, while the new camshafts have an extreme profile to provide an increased valve lift. The pistons are new too and feature an high compression profile. To ensure high standards of reliability the head cooling system has been revised with improved lubrication to enhance the cooling performance.

The Monster 1100EVO also marks the arrival of the new "Ducati Safety Pack", a simple and effective combination of adjustable Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and ABS brakes designed to aid rider safety.

This new 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO also features a new APTC wet clutch which ensures quiet operation and long life. In addition, the progressive self-servo mechanism reduces the lever effort at the handlebar and makes the Monster even more practical in traffic.

The Monster APTC wet clutch works with a race-like ‘slipper' system which reduces the destabilizing effect of the rear-end under aggressive down-shifting, and compared with other wet clutch used so far by Ducati, features an additional cush-drive damper mechanism which smoothes the repeated transition from drive to over-run during stop-start traffic.

This innovative new 2012 Ducati EVO package is the first of its kind to be offered in the interest of rider safety as opposed to outright performance figures. At an MSRP of $11,995, the new EVO looks to up the game for the Monster family.

Source:ultimatemotorcycling

1198 It`s Number

Performance

Horsepower (bhp): 170 bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): 97 lbs
Redline RPM: N/A RPM

Exterior

Body Material: Plastic
Frame: Steel / Magnesium
Hand Grip Material: Rubber

Transmission

Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Brands: N/A
Transmission Types: Manual

Instrumentation

Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Fuel Level Warning: Standard

Wheels

Rear Wheel Diameter: 17
Front Wheel Width (in): 3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in): 6

Bags & Storage

Tank Bag: N/A
Saddle Bag(s): Not Available
Lockable Storage: Not Available

Tires

Front Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating: Z
Tire Brand: Pirelli

Fuel Economy

US MPG (City): N/A
US MPG (Combined): N/A
US MPG (Hwy): N/A

Brakes

Front Caliper Pistons: 4
Rear Caliper Pistons: 2
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm): N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Brand: Showa
Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension Type: Single Sided Swing Arm

Seats

Seat Height (mm): 820
Seat Material: N/A
Seat Type: Two-Piece

Other Specs

Fuel Capacity (gal): 4.1
Number Of Speakers: N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: N/A

Source:motorcyclistonline