A CLASSIC
Celebrating the essential beauty of the Ducati GT models of the 1970s, the GT 1000 is a bike to be ridden every day, with a balance of two-up comfort and Ducati Desmo Twin performance. As you would expect from a motorcycle inspired by one of the original icons of Ducati, every element and component is built with the highest quality materials and engineered with performance as a priority. Although classically inspired, the GT is a modern Ducati motorcycle, so it is powerful, handles confidently and is exciting to ride.
GT COMFORT
Aboard the GT 1000, the feeling is one of comfort and control. The position is reassuringly upright, reaching to a pair of raised tubular handlebars. A well-padded dual seat, which is now a little lower than last year, features 'Ducati' printed in white proudly on the back. Rider footpegs are placed conservatively forward allowing comfort and good ground clearance at the same time. The GT 1000 is a true two-seater, so the passenger's footpegs are also sensibly placed for all-day comfort.
GT STYLE
The shapes of the GT 1000 are modern interpretations of the classic lines of the original GTs of the 1970s. The rather slim fuel tank features knee cut-outs on the sides and deep sculpting on the top with a chrome fuel cap. Full fenders front and rear are complimented by trim side covers that remind us of the 70's originals. Many of the details like the top crowns, fork caps and handlebar mounts are finished in polished aluminium, and are reflected in the chrome surfaces of the wheels, instrument trim, handlebars and horn covers. Finally, the classic look is completed with chrome exhaust pipes and mufflers, one per side.
COLOURS
This year, the GT 1000 introduces a new, classically inspired two-tone colour scheme. The sophisticated classic silver and smoke grey livery complements the existing two-tone cream and metallic black with red completing the three colour line-up.
| Seat Height |
828 mm |
| Rake Steering |
24° |
| Wheel Base |
1425 mm |
| Fuel Capacity |
15 L |
| Weight |
185 kg | |
| Type |
L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; air cooled |
| Displacement |
992 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
94 x 71.5 mm |
| Power |
67.7 kw - 92 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque |
67.3 lb-ft - 9.3 kgm @ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel System |
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body |
| Compression Ratio |
10.01:1 |
| Gear Box |
6 speed |
| Primary Drive |
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final Drive |
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 |
| Clutch |
Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | |
| Frame |
Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension |
43 mm upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel |
120 mm |
| Rear Suspension |
Twin preload adjustable shock absorbers |
| Rear Wheel Travel |
133 mm |
| Front Brakes |
2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, floating caliper 2-piston |
| Rear Brakes |
245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper, 2- sintered pads |
| Exhaust System |
Double tubing with air gap chromed exhaust system | |
| Wheels Front / Rear |
Spoke wheel with chromed plating steel rim 3.50 x 17 / Spoke wheel with chromed steel rim 5.50 x 17 |
| Tires Front / Rear |
120/70 R 17 / 180/55 R 17 | |
| Instruments |
Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, immobilizer | |
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2009 SportClassic Brochure
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