Ducati SportClassic
GT1000
THE
EVOLUTION OF THE SPECIES
2007 MODEL EARLY RELEASE
The essential beauty and timeless style of the
Ducati GT models of the 1970s now comes to life
again with this bike. The new Ducati GT1000 is
a bike to be ridden every day, with a balance
of two-up comfort and Ducati Desmo Twin performance.
The classic tradition of Italian Grand Touring
returns in a successful mix of style and performance,
available also in a special new two-tone version.
The philosophy that lies behind the new Ducati
SportClassic family finds further emphasis in
this new model, which completes the range and
fully lives up to the expectations and promises
made at the moment of its Tokyo Motorshow launch
in October 2003.
As you would expect from a motorcycle inspired
by the original icons of Ducati sport motorcycles,
every element and component is built with only
the highest quality materials and engineered with
performance as a priority. Although classically
inspired, the GT is a modern Ducati motorcycle,
so it must be powerful, handle confidently and
be exciting to ride every day.
The shapes of the GT1000 are modern interpretations
of the classic lines of the original GTs of the
70s. The rather slim fuel tank features knee cut-outs
on the sides and deep sculpting that allows a
comfortable riding position. Full fender front
is mounted with elegant aluminium tubing braces.
The trim side covers remind us of the 70's originals,
and feature small venting holes for accent. Many
of the details like the top crowns, fork caps
and handlebar mounts are finished in polished
aluminium, and are complimented with the chrome
surfaces of the wheels, instrument trim, handlebars
and horn covers. Finally, the classic look is
completed with chrome full-length exhaust pipes
and mufflers, one per side.
The rider's position on the GT1000 is one of
comfort and control. The chromed tubular steel
handlebars enables an upright riding position
to be maintained. A well-padded dual seat is sewn
in a classic pattern and features 'Ducati' printed
in white proudly on the back. Rider footpegs are
placed conservatively forward allowing comfort
and good ground clearance at the same time. The
GT1000 is a true two-seater, so the passenger's
footpegs are also sensibly placed for all-day
comfort.
The advanced Desmo 1000 Dual Spark engine powers
the GT1000. The torquey air-cooled L-twin is the
perfect match for the GT1000's comfort and performance
attributes. Alloy cylinders, with their traditional
cooling fins form the classic "L" configuration,
reminding us of the original Taglioni design.
Slim between the legs and exposed for all to see,
the latest two-valve Desmo system, fuel-injection,
computer controlled engine management and Ducati
Testastretta technology ensure that the 1000 DS
engine is powerful, dependable and thrilling to
ride.
2007 Colours:
- Black & Cream
- Ducati Red
- Metallic Dark Grey |
