2009 Ducati Streetfighter

2009 Ducati Streetfighter is essentially the naked version of the Ducati 1098 Superbike. The naked street legal of Ducati Superbike was introduced at EICMA Milan 2008.

2009 Ducati Streetfighter, its engine like Ducati Superbike, and 1098 cc, 90 degree, L-twin engine delivered 155 horsepower @ 9,500 rpm, and 87.5 lb-ft (119 Nm) @ 9,500 rpm. The Streetfighter’s engine features Marelli fuel injection. The air pumped through the 4-valve cylinder heads will exit out undertail twin stainless steel pipes which Ducati promises “sound as mean as they look.”

Wrapping the engine is a purpose-built trellis frame. Ducati claims the frame, large fork clamps and a longer swingarm deliver a chassis geometry special to the Streetfighter. 2009 Ducati Streetfighter’s chassis and single-sided swingarm are also as the Ducati 1098 Superbike.

Ducati Streetfighter’s suspension has Showa as standard and the same time make it different from Streetfighter S (with Ohlins suspension),upside-down fork up front and Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock at rear.

Ducati Streetfighter’s with top Brembo as the standard braking, double 330 mm disc monobloc on the front and a single 245 mm disc at rear. Meanwhile the 10-spoke light alloy wheels make it different from the Streetfighter S.

2009 Ducati Streetfighter’s price is $14,995 with red and pearl while color options. The Streetfighter wil be available in the spring of 2009.

2009 Monster Ducati 696

Ducati Monster 696 came and said good bye to its predecessor, 2007 Ducati Monster 695. And the 2008 Ducati Monster 696 represented the next generation like what Ducati called “the final word in urban excitement”. More performance than ever before.

A comfortable and confidence-inspiring chassis combine with the powerful Ducati L-Twin engine to provide what should be a most enjoyable riding experience. The balance of new technologies expressed in stylishly finished materials is shaped around the original cool Monster heritage.

The new Monster is powered by new engine, air cooled 696.00 ccm (42.47 cubic inches), 4 Stroke, V2, with 10.7:1 of compression ratio. This engine is equipped with Desmodromic valve control and Siemens electronic fuel injection featuring 45mm throttle body. As the result are 78.85 HP (57.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM of power and 50.60 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.3 ft.lbs) of torque.

Balancing the engine is inspired 2007 Moto GP’s chassis, a new Hybrid Trellis frame with larger diameter tubes. Meanwhile absolutely stopping power features Brembo, front brake system use two 320 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers  and a single disc at the rear.

2009 Monster Ducati 696 are available in Red, Pearl White, and traditional Matte-Black (dark) with price of $8,995.00.