Ducati Desmosedici GP9 carbon fibre frame
By Mike Hanlon
17:24 April 13, 2009 PDT

Ducati Desmosedici GP9 carbon fibre frame
Image Gallery (57 images)Engine: liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke, desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder. Capacity: 799cc Maximum power: more than 200hp Maximum speed: speed quoted by Ducati is "in excess of 310 kph/192 mph" - Stoner was timed at 331.1 km/h down the chute at Qatar during the race tonight. Transmission: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available. Dry multiplate slipper clutch. Chain final drive. Carburation: Indirect Magneti Marelli electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above butterfly valves. Throttles operated by EVO TCF (Throttle Control & Feedback) system. Fuel: Shell Racing V-Power Lubricant: Shell Advance Ultra 4 Ignition: Magneti Marelli Exhaust: Termignoni Frame: Carbon fibre chassis, pressed aluminium swing-arm. Suspension: Öhlins upside-down 42mm front forks and Öhlins rear shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. Tyres: Bridgestone 16.5" front and rear Brakes: Brembo, two 320mm carbon front discs with four-piston callipers. Single stainless steel rear disc with two-piston callipers. Dry weight: 148kg
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John M
- November 25, 2009 @ 17:19 UTC