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Ducati Manchester we have the full range of 2004 Ducati
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DUCATI MH900 Merchandise
The MH900e was presented one year ago at
the Intermot Munich Show as a concept vehicle, demonstrating
the capabilities of the newly formed DUCATIDESIGN. Right from
the beginning, the objective of DUCATIDESIGN has been, "To
build bikes that matter. Bikes that endure. Bikes that raise
the pulse of enthusiasts everywhere." The Ducati MH900e
concept vehicle certainly fulfils that objective, and its
appearance immediately thrilled the motorcycling community.
The MH900e graced the cover of so many motorcycle and design
magazines, and after receiving an avalanche of requests
for the bike from enthusiasts worldwide, we were compelled
to take the step from creative concept to road-going reality.
The MH900e is a truly hand-built, limited-production motorcycle.
True to the original concept, the Pierre Terblanche design
is "neo-classical," focusing on the essential
elements of traditional motorcycle beauty and clean lines,
recalling the renaissance period of Italian and English
motorcycle design. Each individual component of the bike
is elegant and in harmony with the rest of the machine.
But the bike is also modern, utilising our latest computer
controlled engine management system and chassis dynamics
data acquired on the World SuperBike circuits
Key to re-creating that feeling of the classic sport bike
is allowing the engine to take centre stage. The heart of
the Ducati MH900e is the Ducati Desmo Twin, an engine design
that has defined Ducati since the 70's when a pair of prototype
Ducati 750 SuperSports stunned the motorcycle world with
first and second places at the Imola race circuit. Completely
exposed, the engine seems to float in mid-air, suspending
the rest of the bike above it. The signature Ducati Desmo
twin cylinder engine, with its inherently narrow profile,
low centre of gravity and ample linear power delivery is
the ideal design for a motorcycle. Fuel injection and computer-controlled
engine management ensure the Desmo twin continues to lead
the way. Of course, the distinctive pulse raising exhaust
sound, unique to the Ducati Desmo Twin, is standard issue
with the MH900e.
Framing the Desmo Twin is the legendary Ducati Trellis
frame. Painted in red, and formed in Chrome Moly steel,
it has specifications similar to those of the Ducati flagship
996 SUPERBIKE, the undisputed "king of the curves."
Complimenting the frame is a unique tubular, bridged single-sided
swingarm, pivoting directly in the engine. Many have commented
that the swingarm itself is a work of art. The trellis frame
and swingarm combine to lend a light and airy look to the
bike.
Completing the picture is the stunning, curvaceous body.
Styling cues are drawn from the original #12 Ducati 900
on display at the Ducati Museum in Bologna Italy, the very
same bike that Mike Hailwood piloted to victory in the 1978
Isle of Man TT. Painted in red with silver accents the Ducati
MH900e reminds us of the race bikes of the period. The eye
is encouraged to follow the body's sweeping lines as they
emerge out of the narrow front fairing, then slide up and
over the original Giugaro logo from the 70's on the fuel
tank, then across the solo seat, to finally settle by the
abbreviated, sculpted tailpiece.
View from any angle, focus on any component, the MH900e
delivers classic appeal, combined elegantly with modern
design and riding performance.
Ducati is proud to bring a bike like the MH900e into the
world. A significant departure from the standards of mass
production and homogenised offerings we have come to expect,
the MH900e is an original. Only Ducati could design and
produce such a special motorcycle, one that will no doubt
become an icon of motorcycling.
Please feel free to contact us for more information about
the Ducati MH900e
motorcycles, clothing, and accessories available at our
Ducati Manchester Dealership - The premier UK Ducati Dealer.
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