Motorcycle Ducati Desmosedici GP12

Ducati Desmosedici GP12

Bike made in Borgo Panigale factory in Bologna has a new 1000 ccm engine with power around 250 HP, which corresponds to a new rules in the MotoGP class for 2012 season.

The name is derived from atypical engine valve system, so-called desmodromic (valves are opened and closed by camshaft). Sedici is „sixteen“ in Italian and indicates the number of valves in the engine.

Ducati Desmosedici GP12

Weight: „dry“ 155 kg
Max speed: 360 km/h
From 0 to 100 km/h: 2,6 s

Engine
Water-cooled four-stroke engine with four cylinders and four valves per cylinder which are controlled by desmodromic valve system. The cylinders are formed in an angle of 90 degrees.
Capacity: 999 ccm
Electronics: Magneti Marelli

Gearbox
Six-speed, with the possibility to adjust the ratio of degrees.
Clutch: Dry, multi-plate
Chain: Regina

Chassis
Ducati aluminium frame
Fronf fork: Öhlins with a diameter of 48 mm
Rear suspension: Öhlins
Brakes: front four-piston Brembo calipers, 2x disc Brembo with a diameter of 320 mm, rear two-piston Brembo caliper, Brembo steel disc
Discs: 16,5“ magnesium Marchesini
Tyres: Bridgestone

Fuel tank: 21 litres
Fuel: Eni