The Ducati Sport Classic Range 2008 - 2010
CLASSIC STYLE AND MODERN SPORT PERFORMANCE
Ducati launched, in addition to the already popular classic Ducati red, a new black colour scheme for the GT 1000. Also available for the first time is the new GT1000 Touring with chrome front and rear fenders, tall plexiglass screen, chromed back rack and grab rail. The Sport1000S continues the classic Ducati Cafe Racer style
Every Ducati SportClassic captures the essential beauty, timeless style and emotion of Engineer Fabio Taglioni's original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970s. While retaining the best of the past, they have been developed using the latest technology and engineering, creating thoroughly modern motorcycles that live up to today's standards of road-going performance
THE SPORTCLASSICS - ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
The Sport 1000S and GT are both powered by the outstanding Desmo 1000 Dual Spark engine. The torquey air-cooled 90º L-Twin is the perfect match to power bikes with a sporting soul. The cylinders, with their traditional cooling fins and classic ‘L’ configuration, are direct descendents of the original Taglioni design. Slim and exposed for all to see, the latest 2 valve Desmo system, fuel-injection and computer controlled engine management ensure that the 1000 Dual Spark engine is powerful, dependable and thrilling to ride.
TRELLIS FRAME AND WIRE-SPOKE WHEELS
The SportClassic design takes advantage of the beauty of the signature Ducati tubular Trellis frame. The renowned strength and rigidity of the ALS 450 tubing has been further improved with complex triangulation and using the engine as a ‘stressed member.’The beauty of wire-spoke wheels grace Ducati road bikes once again. Starting with an alloy hub, the wheels use 36 chromed stainless steel spokes. The GT 1000 is fitted with classic 17” chrome rims while the Sport 1000S uses lighter alloy rims for increased conrnering agility. Mounted to the rims are modern interpretations of classic sport tyres, replicating the original patterns, but with modern radial construction techniques and rubber compounds. The alloy hubs mount dual 320mm brake discs up front and a 245mm disc in the rear, both using lightweight black Brembo floating calipers to provide extra stopping power. Braking performance is further enhanced by classic black, steel-braided brake lines.
Available from 2008 - 2010
The GT 1000 - A bike to be ridden every day, with a balance of two-up comfort and Desmo performance.
The GT1000 Touring - As comfortable crossing continents as city limts in Classic timeless style
The Sport1000S - A true modern Classic in timeless Ducati Cafe Racer Style
The Sport 1000 - A lean a lightweight naked sports cafe racer with seating for two.