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Written by AllAboutBikes Editor April 17, 2009 0Add

2009 Ducati Desmosedici RR

The 2009 Ducati Desmosedici RR can be summed up quite simply; raw power and brute force combined with agility and balance. These qualities come from the heritage of the Ducati Corse Grand Prix Desmosedici GP9 that competed in the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. The D16RR engine follows the same guidelines as the Corse Grand Prix D16GP9. The 989cc engine produces 200 horsepower at 13,800 rpm, mostly due to details such as the desmodromic timing system, titanium engine components, and a compression ratio of 13.5. A Magneti Marelli 5SM ECU control unit and high-speed CAN line send fuel through 12-hole injectors and control the ignition of the four-cylinder engine.

Engine	989 cc, L-4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore/ Stroke	86 x 42,56mm
Compression Ratio	13.5 : 1
Fuel System	Four 50 mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies, 12-hole "microjet" with injectors over throttle, manual idle control
Horsepower	200 hp @ 13,800 rpm (with open exhaust)
Torque	11.8 kgm @ 10,500 rpm (with open exhaust)

Colors	(Rosso GP - GP red - Black) (Red with white stripe - GP Red - Black)
Brakes Front	2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston.
Brakes Rear	240mm fixed disc, calliper with two 34mm pistons
Suspension Front	Ohlins FG353P forks 43 mm pressurized, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated sliders
Suspension Rear	Ohlins rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment. Aluminium swingarm.
Transmission	Cassette type 6-speed
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 44
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Rake	23,5° / 24,5°
Seat Height	830 mm / 32.6 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	15L (of which 4L reserve) / 4 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Curb Weight	171 kg - 377 lbs
Tires Front	Bridgestone 120/70 R17
Tires Rear	Bridgestone 200/55 R16

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