Sport Classic- 2010 GT1000; Classic style and modern performance
The Ducati SportClassic captures the essential beauty, timeless style and emotion of original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970s, whithout giving up the latest technology and engineering.
GT style
Celebrating the essential beauty of the Ducati GT models of the 1970s, the GT 1000 is a bike to be ridden every day, with a balance of two-up comfort and Ducati Desmo Twin performance. As you would expect from a motorcycle inspired by one of the original icons of Ducati, every element and component is built with the highest quality materials and engineered. Although classically inspired, the GT is a thoroughly modern Ducati that’s powerful, handles confidently and is exciting to ride.
Sportclassic heritage
Classic style and modern sport performance: the Ducati SportClassic family feature motorcycles that capture the essential beauty, timeless style and emotion of Engineer Fabio Taglioni’s original Ducati bikes of the 1970s. While retaining the best of the past, they have been developed using the latest technology and engineering, creating thoroughly modern motorcycles that live up to today’s standards of road-going performance.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sport Classic- 2010 GT1000;
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Features;
Engine-
The GT 1000 is powered by the outstanding Desmodue 1000cc Dual Spark engine. The torquey air-cooled 90º L-Twin is the perfect match to power bikes with a sporting soul.
The cylinders, with their traditional cooling fins and classic ‘L’ configuration, are direct descendents of the original Taglioni design. Slim and exposed for all to see, the latest 2 valve Desmo system, fuel injection and computer controlled engine management ensure that the 1000 Dual Spark engine is powerful, dependable and thrilling to ride.
Power & torque curves-
The GT 1000 produces 92hp (67.7kW) @ 8000rpm and produces a 67.25 lb-ft (9.3kgm) of torque @ 6,000rpm.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wire-spoked wheels-
The beauty of wire-spoke wheels grace Ducati road bikes once again. Starting with an alloy hub, the wheels use 36 chromed stainless steel spokes. The GT 1000 is fitted with classic 17” chrome rims. Mounted to the rims are modern interpretations of classic sport tyres, replicating the original patterns, but with modern radial construction techniques and rubber compounds.
Trellis Frame-
The GT1000 design takes advantage of the beauty of the signature Ducati tubular Trellis frame. The renowned strength and rigidity of the ALS 450 tubing has been further improved with complex triangulation and use of the engine as a ‘stressed member.’
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ergonomics
Aboard the GT 1000, the feeling is one of comfort and control. The position is reassuringly upright, reaching to a pair of raised tubular handlebars. Rider footpegs are placed conservatively forward allowing comfort and good ground clearance at the same time. The GT 1000 is a true two-seater, so the passenger’s footpegs are also sensibly placed for all-day comfort.
70’s style
The lines of the GT 1000 are modern interpretations of the classic lines from the original GTs from the 1970s. The slim fuel tank features knee cut-outs on the sides and deep sculpting on the top with a chrome fuel cap. Full fenders front and rear are complemented by trim side covers that evoke the spirit of the 70’s originals. Many of the details like the top crowns, fork caps and handlebar mounts are finished in polished aluminium, and are reflected in the chrome surfaces of the wheels, instrument trim, handlebars and horn covers.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Colors and availability-
For 2010 the Classic GT 1000 is available in your choice of two popular liveries; the signature Rosso red with black frame and Jet black with a 70’s style white racing stripe in the middle of the tank, this also with a gloss black frame. This model will have a limited availability this year, with special orders given priority at NPR. No matter which you choose you will be getting a piece of rolling history; a machine that truly looks the part of a classic but without the performance trade-off this sometimes entails. Ducati SportClassics- a beautiful way to go!