In the 1970s, sport riders were modifying their street bikes with some of what they saw being used on the race track, like clip-on handlebars, rear set foot pegs, and “fast” colors. This was done just as much for the “look”, as for increased performance. In the end, motorcycle haunts of the time were filled with individualism and non-conformity expressed in trend-setting styles and experimentation with performance enhancement. The Café Racer style was born.
The Ducati Sport 1000 captures the bold style of the early bikes. Starting with the traditional monochromatic color themes of yellow, red and black, each bike also has a contrasting racing stripe across the fuel tank and tailpiece. All three colors are complemented with a classic black frame. With a solo seat and clip-ons, the Sport looks low, lean and ready for a ride in the twisties. The clip-ons on the Sport have, however, been raised about 20 millimeters compared to the Paul Smart for a slightly more relaxed position.
The Sport 1000’s suspension features a 43 millimeter upside-down fork by Marzocchi. Suspension by Marzocchi was also the choice on the original 750 Sport Ducati of 1971, and the brushed aluminum forks of the new Sport look as great now as they did back then. Rear suspension is handled by a Sachs single shock, which can be adjusted for pre-load, compression and rebound damping, in conjunction with an elliptical 60 millimeter asymmetrical swingarm.
The Sport 1000 has inherited yet another outstanding feature from the original Ducati sport bikes: reduced overall weight. Tipping the scales at just 395 pounds (179 kilograms), you can feel how light it is whether you are going at top speed or simply parking. The limited weight is a distinct advantage of the Sport 1000 when accelerating, cornering or braking. It's the Café Racer style of the Taglioni Sport 750 with modern Ducati performance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer
Ducati
Model Year
2006
Model
SportClassic Sport1000
MSRP
$11,495.00*
DIMENSIONS
Weight
394 lbs. (179 kg)
Wheelbase
56.1 in. (1,425 mm)
Seat Height
32.5 in. (825 mm)
ENGINE
Engine
L-twin cylinder, 2-valves per cylinder Desmodromic, air-cooled
Horsepower
92 hp @ 8,000 rpm (67.7 kw)
Displacement
992 cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 71.5 mm
Torque
67.3 ft.lbs. @ 6,000 rpm (9.3 kg)
Compression Ratio
10:1
Fuel System
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity
3.9 gal. including 1 gal. reserve (15 l w/ 3.5 l reserve)
Clutch
Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control
Exhaust
Black exhaust system with 2 right-side mufflers
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes
Front: 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 2-piston, 2 sintered-pad floating caliper Rear: 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Wheel Colors
Black w/Aluminum wheels
Tires
Front: 120/70 R 17 Rear: 180/55 R 17
OPERATIONAL
Frame
Tubular steel trellis
Suspension
Front: 43 mm upside-down fork; 4.7 in. (120 mm) travel Rear: Sachs fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rake
24°
OTHER
Colors
Black, Red, Burnt Yellow
Options
Single seat
Photos may show optional equipment
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.
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