 Ducati
Desmosedici RR - THE ULTIMATE DUCATI EXPERIENCE
Ducati launched the Desmosedici RR production prototype
during the magical atmosphere of the 2006 Italian Grand
Prix at Mugello. The dream of a real GP replica has finally
come true as the Desmosedici RR will be the first ever road-going
motorcycle to offer the stunning performance and technology
taken directly from MotoGP. The RR is derived from the Ducati
Corse Grand Prix racing Desmosedici GP6, the same bike which
Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau have used to compete in
the 2006 MotoGP World Championship.
The Mugello launch was the perfect occasion to reveal the
shape and the technical characteristics with which the bike
will arrive on the market, confirming the high technological
features of this exclusive and esoteric machine.
The aerodynamic body design faithfully reflects the Desmosedici
GP6. The colour scheme, components and materials used in
its construction as well as the technical features of the
powerful four-cylinder Desmodromic engine, built by the
Borgo Panigale factory engineers, leave no doubts whatsoever:
the Desmosedici RR is the ultimate road expression of the
most extreme MotoGP racing machine today.
Having been possible to reserve
the bike through the official Ducati dealer network since
June 2nd 2006, the project is currently in the industrialisation
phase and, as previously announced, will be a limited edition
motorcycle. The RR is scheduled to arrive on the market
in July 2007 with Ducati 999R owners receiving delivery
priority.
This is the new frontier of Ducati’s technological
evolution, a dream come true. Demonstrating once again the
courage and the passion of Ducati as well as the ability
to transfer the experience of the racing world to a machine
that is destined for road use.
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ENGINE
The Ducati Desmosedici RR features the most advanced technology
and aerodynamics derived directly from the GP6 raced in
the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. The engine of the Desmosedici
RR accurately reflects that of the MotoGP bike. Ducati’s
traditional Desmodromic system guarantees precise valve
control at the very highest revs and is the perfect application
for the 989cc, four titanium valves per cylinder, L-Four
layout. This awesome powerplant, which is prepared in asymmetrical
Twin Pulse configuration, is a masterwork of precision engineering.
The double overhead cams are gear driven, a sophisticated
and reliable solution that enables precise valve timing
in all conditions. This authentic copy of the GP engine
is further endorsed by the use of a cassette type six-speed
gearbox and hydraulically actuated dry multi-plate slipper
clutch.
The aim of producing a light but robust engine has led
not only to component design of an unrivalled quality, but
also the use of exclusive racing-derived materials including
sand-cast aluminium crankcase and cylinder heads, titanium
connecting rods and valves and sand-cast magnesium engine
covers.
A Magneti Marelli 5SM ECU and high-speed CAN line electronics
have been employed for the highly sophisticated management
required for the four 50mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies
and 12-hole ‘microjet’ injectors feeding the
powerful four-cylinder engine.
An all-time ‘first’ comes with the use of a
4-2-1 exhaust system, with ‘vertical exit’ silencer,
hidden in the tail-piece. These are the benchmark performance
features for a MotoGP replica bike which is capable of delivering
more than 200hp when used with the 102dB racing muffler
and dedicated CPU race kit. Amazingly the Desmosedici RR
with its catalytic oxygen sensor exhaust, homologated for
road use, fully complies with Euro 3 emission regulations.
CHASSIS
While the engine clearly represents the beating heart of
this fantastic motorcycle, the technological advancements
also extend to the chassis. The signature tubular Trellis
hybrid frame and highly refined components are dressed in
superb carbon fibre bodywork. This is a motorcycle that
is destined for an expert rider, someone who is always looking
for extreme sports performance in a product that is exclusive,
reliable and more than capable of track racing.
The colour scheme of the Desmosedici RR was the work of
Alan Jenkins, the designer and one of the many people behind
the Desmosedici MotoGP project. He is also responsible for
the aerodynamics package which is aimed at achieving maximum
speed while ensuring excellent stability. Although totally
inspired by the Ducati Desmosedici GP6, from which it inherits
its aggressiven lines, the RR will be fitted with the latest
lightweight multifunction dashboard, developed in collaboration
with Ducati Corse for next year’s racing machine,
the Desmosedici GP7.
The bike’s development could not have been made possible
without the significant collaboration of Vittoriano Guareschi,
the official Ducati Corse tester, whose riding ability and
hundreds of hours of track time have made a fundamental
contribution to the evolution of the project.
For the first time the Ducati Desmosedici RR uses a new
welded tubular steel Trellis hybrid frame (ALS 450) with
the same frame geometry as that of the Desmosedici GP6.
This construction guarantees an excellent stiffness to weight
ratio, allowing superior manoevrability and riding precision.
Attached to the red frame is the rear subframe in high temperature
resin type carbon fibre. This material, normally used only
on race bikes, has the characteristic of being extremely
lightweight but exceptionally rigid.
The Desmosedici RR sports a new extra-long, cast, forged
and pressed aluminium alloy swingarm. The geometry and the
technology of this component derive directly from the MotoGP
bike and gives the RR high levels of traction, control,
and excellent weight distribution as well as a superb stiffness
to weight ratio.
In the suspension department the Ducati Desmosedici RR
features the most advanced technical components. The rear
suspension geometry and layout is the same as that of the
GP6, with the rear shock attached to a rocker which pivots
on the crankcase.
The front suspension features 43mm upside-down Öhlins
FG353 pressurised forks (PFF), with TiN coated sliders.
The forks, which come directly from competition use, are
fully adjustable in preload, rebound and compression. The
rear shock is also Öhlins and has rebound, low and
high speed compression and hydraulic preload adjustment.
Also for the first time ever, this Ducati production motorcycle
features Marchesini forged and machined magnesium alloy
wheels, with 7-spoke design as on the GP6. This enhances
the handling and improves suspension response by reducing
unsprung weight and inertia.
With the aim of producing the ultimate track performance,
Ducati in collaboration with the Japanese tyre manufacturer,
Bridgestone, have developed special tyres for the Desmosedici
RR with a dedicated tread pattern, construction and profile.
The racing components used on this high-performance machine
also include its Brembo brakes. Up front, the Desmosedici
RR features a new pair of radial ‘Monobloc’
calipers with four 34mm pistons. Monobloc technology, until
now only used for racing, creates a much stiffer caliper
thus improving the braking response. The front brake system
is completed by a radial master cylinder with a race-style
articulated lever and remote ‘quick’ adjuster.
The front brake discs are the same as those used on the
GP6 in its ‘wet weather’ race set-up, two semi-floating
320mm x 6mm discs with machined flange, while the Brembo
rear brakes consist of a 240mm fixed disc and a caliper
with two 34mm pistons.
The Desmosedici RR will be available with a special race
kit that includes a 102dB racing exhaust, a dedicated CPU,
bike cover and paddock stand. A new dedicated service plan
is also included to give each Ducati Desmosedici RR owner
the benefit of a three-year warranty and three years of
scheduled maintenance free of charge.
Two versions of the RR will be available. The ‘Desmosedici
RR’ finished in ‘Rosso GP’ with a white
number plate on the tail-section and the ‘Desmosedici
RR Team Version’ finished in ‘Rosso GP’
with a broad white stripe on the fairing as with the Factory
race bikes. A team sponsor decal kit will be provided with
each bike.
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