Ducati Unveils Hypermotard Concept and Monster S4RS Testastretta

Monday, 02 January 2006

Ducati Unveils Hypermotard Concept and Monster S4RS Testastretta By Ducati Web Press The longings of the Ducatista were heard. "Where in the 2006 line is anything truly new? Anything to get the blood stirring?", they asked. The Monster S4RS Testastretta, is Ducati's response, a bike that is enough to get the blood and any other bodily fluid stirring. If that wasn’t enough, they've thrown in a concept bike, the mad-as-a-sack-of-frogs looking Hypermotard. Now look at it and ask yourself, “When did Ducati last make a concept that wasn’t a market test?” Multistrada, check… Sport Classics… check… Ooooh, this shows promise. Also refrenced is a Monster 400? Tech specs included. MONSTER S4RS TESTASTRETTA THE “MONSTER SUPERBIKE” WITH TRACK-PERFECT PERFORMANCE The legendary Testastretta engine now powers the leading street fighter motorcycle. Designed with the most experienced riders in mind, who expect the best in terms of technology, performance and componentry, the Monster S4Rs sets a new standard in the category, benefiting from all the experience gained in the World Superbike Championship. The L-twin Testastretta engine is a milestone on the historic journey of sports motorcycles. Testastretta technology allows a reduced angle between the intake and exhaust valves. The result is a clean, compact combustion chamber that is also highly efficient: the flat-crown pistons provide a perfectly smooth combustion environment and linear flame front. The special design of the heads, together with the cutting-edge electronic engine control system, guarantees optimal combustion throughout the rev range and makes for smooth, potent power delivery. The Testastretta engine features a piston stroke of 63.5 mm and a bore of 100 mm: the short stroke limits average piston speed to allow increased RPMs and improve overall reliability. An exclusive oil pump feeding system is built into the deep sump crankcase to ensure an even oil flow rate during the most dramatic acceleration and braking, or extreme cornering. The chassis and running gear on this bike are unparalleled. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension at both ends is complemented by 5 Y-shaped spoke rims that improve the rigidity/weight ratio compared to traditional wheels and enable a reduction of the unsprung weight for better handling. The 320 mm twin disc Brembo brakes on the front have radial-mounted calipers with four pistons and four pads. Radial-mounting guarantees a more rigid caliper-fork mount assembly, thus improving the efficiency of the brake system. Several details – the silencer cover, exhaust heat plate, front mudguard and cam belt covers are produced in carbon fibre, contributing to the overall weight reduction and making this Monster look even more exclusive. Even a top performance bike such as this can be environmentally responsible, as the Monster S4Rs Testastretta complies with the stringent Euro3 emission control standards. HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT The Ducati Hypermotard attacks urban canyons and carves up mountain passes with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Stripped down to its essentials, the Hypermotard is an extreme performance, totally over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded - to thrill. Incredibly slim and exceptionally light, with a riding position to dominate, the Hypermotard is ready to rock every road. Race styling makes the blood boil, but the Hypermotard offers what no other bike in its class can: speeds exceeding 220 KPH on the track, fuel injection, and big bore acceleration with more than 100 horsepower on only 175Kg of dry weight - the most extreme, mountain-conquering, urban-assaulting machine ever - from Ducati. On the Road Bring on the curves, the bumps, and the unexpected. A rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track-tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with road-holding 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, then add an Ohlins remote reservoir shock that mounts to a stout, single-sided swing arm. Ultra light forged and machined Marchesini racing wheels are paired with a single radial mounted Brembo four piston, four pad calliper gripping a 320mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear. Making power 1000 CCs of Desmo power The 1000 Dual Spark engine pumps out torque and horsepower that is smooth and linear, because the roads that the Hypermotard seeks are neither smooth nor linear. A Slipper type racing clutch makes aggressive downshifting and heavy braking more exciting by damping the abrupt selection of lower gears while entering a turn. Magnesium engine covers subtract more weight for a feathery feel and athletic manoeuvres. Rider controls A ride on the Hypermotard is road domination. The wide tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider. Full-length seat design lets the rider move fore and aft, up-front entering the turns, back for maximum traction on exit. The Hypermotard. Two wheels, one purpose. The most thrilling ride ever. Related Articles: 2006 Moto Guzzi Line-up USGP changes for '06 The T-Rex CARVER: the sensational alternative 2005 Motorcycle Of The Year Horsepower Limits Raised For 2006 Parts Canada Superbike Championship Daredevils on bikes: Not all are teens

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