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		<title>2009 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Neiman Marcus Limited Edition</title>
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The Limited Edition Neiman Marcus Ducati Hypermotard takes on urban canyons and mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded—to thrill. Aggressive motard styling and stance is combined with Ducati sport bike technology to deliver the best of both worlds. With a riding position that ensures total control, this exceptionally slim and incredibly light [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Limited Edition Neiman Marcus Ducati Hypermotard takes on urban canyons and mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded—to thrill. Aggressive motard styling and stance is combined with Ducati sport bike technology to deliver the best of both worlds. With a riding position that ensures total control, this exceptionally slim and incredibly light Ducati is ready to dominate every inch of asphalt with big-bore acceleration and road handling that redefines the street experience.</p>
<p>Special features include a full Termignoni exhaust system and performance ECU, Ducati Performance race seat, specially designed "Tricolore" color and graphics package, and an array of carbon fiber accessories—all conceived and executed by Advanced Motorsports, one of the premier Ducati racing shops in North America. Production is limited and each unit carries an individually numbered plaque signifying its exclusivity.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Specifications:<br />
MSRP: $17,995.00 USD</strong></span></p>
<p>CHASSIS<br />
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame<br />
Wheelbase 1455 mm / 57.28 in<br />
Rake 24°<br />
Front suspension Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork<br />
Front wheel travel 165 mm / 6.5 in<br />
Front brake 2 x 305 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.<br />
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17<br />
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17<br />
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm<br />
Rear wheel travel 141 mm / 5.6 in<br />
Rear brake 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper<br />
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5,50 x 17<br />
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17<br />
Fuel tank capacity 12,4 l - 3.3 gallon (US)<br />
Weight * 179 kg / 395 lbs<br />
Seat height 845 mm / 33.27 in<br />
Instruments Speedometer, rev counter, clock, maintenance schedule, oil temperature, oil pressure warning light, battery level, fuel reserve warning light, trip fuel, indicator light, neutral light, injection system diagnostics, lap time memory storage, automatic light-off function after 60 secs key-on, immobiliser. The instrument panel menu functions are controlled from the left-hand switchgear<br />
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage<br />
Body colours (frame/wheels) Red (red/black)<br />
Versions Dual seat<br />
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.</p>
<p>ENGINE<br />
Type L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled<br />
Displacement 1078 cc<br />
Bore x Stroke 98 x 71.5 mm<br />
Compression Ratio 10.5:1<br />
Power* 90 hp - 66 kw @ 7750 rpm<br />
Torque* 76 lb-ft - 10.5 kgm @ 4750 rpm<br />
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body<br />
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe.<br />
Emissions Euro3</p>
<p>TRANSMISSION<br />
Gearbox 6 speed<br />
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28<br />
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1<br />
Final drive Chain, Front sprocket 15, Rear sprocket 42<br />
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control<br />
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer</p>
<p>*Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price excludes all taxes, title, licensing and registration fees, and transportation costs. Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. All sales will be conducted solely by participating, authorized dealers in the United States. Available for delivery in the United States only. Limit one vehicle per qualified customer. Sorry, no dealer purchases will be permitted. Exhaust system shipped separately.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-170" title="2009-Ducati-Hypermotard1100NeimanMarcusLimitedEditionc-small" src="http://www.ducatimotorcycle.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2009-Ducati-Hypermotard1100NeimanMarcusLimitedEditionc-small.jpg" alt="2009-Ducati-Hypermotard1100NeimanMarcusLimitedEditionc-small" width="550" height="367" /></p>
<p>Source:   <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2009models/2009-Ducati-Hypermotard1100NeimanMarcusLimitedEdition.htm</span></span></p>
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		<title>2009 Ducati 1098R Bayliss Limited Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Troy Bayliss is a Ducati legend. In celebration of his victory in the 2008 World Superbike Championship aboard the 1098 R, and the end of a career that proudly claims three World Championships aboard three generations of Ducati Superbike, the factory have built a 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition.
Enjoying exactly the same high specification as [...]]]></description>
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<p>Troy Bayliss is a Ducati legend. In celebration of his victory in the 2008 World Superbike Championship aboard the 1098 R, and the end of a career that proudly claims three World Championships aboard three generations of Ducati Superbike, the factory have built a 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition.</p>
<p>Enjoying exactly the same high specification as the standard 'R' model, the 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition has a special colour scheme designed by Aldo Drudi. The livery, which was used during Troy's final race at Portimao in Portugal, incorporates the key colours of his success. Sporting the famous number '21' on the pearl white nose and side-fairing number plates, the red and white paint scheme uses the dark blue background of the Australian national flag to blend beautifully along the side of the bodywork and into the unpainted carbon fibre stripe along the seat unit. This attention to fine detail is also evident in features like the carbon lower-fairing finished in red, except for aerodynamic recess for the side-stand, which remains natural carbon fibre. A subtle '1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition' graphic on the tail fairing leaves no doubt as to what this magnificent bike is.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #003366;"><strong>2008 Ducati 1098R Bayliss Limited Edition North American Specifications:<br />
MSRP $TBA USD ($TBA CDN)</strong></span></p>
<p>CHASSIS<br />
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450<br />
Wheelbase 1430 mm / 56.3 in<br />
Rake 24°30' / 24,5°<br />
Front suspension Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN<br />
Front wheel travel 120 mm / 4.7 in<br />
Front brake 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.<br />
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17<br />
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17<br />
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm<br />
Rear wheel travel 127 mm / 5 in<br />
Rear brake 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper<br />
Rear wheel 5-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17<br />
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR 17<br />
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)<br />
Weight * 171 kg / 377 lbs<br />
Seat height 820 mm / 32.2 in<br />
Instruments Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumptio<br />
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage<br />
Body colours (frame/wheels) (Red - Red - Black) (Midnight Black - Red - Black)<br />
Versions Dual seat<br />
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.</p>
<p>ENGINE<br />
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled<br />
Displacement 1099 cc<br />
Bore x Stroke 104 x 64.7 mm<br />
Compression Ratio 12.5:1<br />
Power* 119.3 kw - 160 hp @ 9750rpm<br />
Torque* 90.4 lb-ft - 12.5 kgm @ 8000rpm<br />
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies<br />
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers<br />
Emissions Euro3</p>
<p>TRANSMISSION<br />
Gearbox 6 speed<br />
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24<br />
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1<br />
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38<br />
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control<br />
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer</p>
<p>Specifications and features are subject to change.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-162" title="2009-Ducati-1098RBaylissLimitedEditiona-small" src="http://www.ducatimotorcycle.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2009-Ducati-1098RBaylissLimitedEditiona-small.jpg" alt="2009-Ducati-1098RBaylissLimitedEditiona-small" width="550" height="412" /></p>
<p>Source:   <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2009models/2009-Ducati-1098RBaylissLimitedEdition.htm</span></span></p>
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		<title>Hypermotard 1100S</title>
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Technical Specifications




 


HYPERMOTARD 1100


HYPERMOTARD 1100 S 



Engine




Type

L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled


L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled



Displacement

1078cc


1078cc



Bore x Stroke

98x 71,5 mm


98x 71,5 mm



Compression Ratio

10,5:1


10,5:1



Power

95hp - 70kw @ 7750rpm


95hp - 70kw @ 7750rpm



Torque

10.5kgm - 102.9Nm @ 4750rpm


10.5kgm - 102.9Nm @ 4750rpm



Fuel injection

Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body


Marelli electronic fuel [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></p>
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<td valign="top">
<div><em> </em></div>
</td>
<td>
<div><strong><em>HYPERMOTARD 1100</em></strong></div>
</td>
<td>
<div><strong><em>HYPERMOTARD 1100 S </em></strong></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Type</td>
<td>
<div>L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Displacement</td>
<td>
<div>1078cc</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>1078cc</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bore x Stroke</td>
<td>
<div>98x 71,5 mm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>98x 71,5 mm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compression Ratio</td>
<td>
<div>10,5:1</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>10,5:1</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Power</td>
<td>
<div>95hp - 70kw @ 7750rpm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>95hp - 70kw @ 7750rpm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Torque</td>
<td>
<div>10.5kgm - 102.9Nm @ 4750rpm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>10.5kgm - 102.9Nm @ 4750rpm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fuel injection</td>
<td>
<div>Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Exhaust</td>
<td>
<div>Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe.</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe.</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emissions</td>
<td>
<div>Euro 3</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Euro 3</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Transmission</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gearbox</td>
<td>
<div>6 speed</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>6 speed</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ratio</td>
<td>
<div>1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Primary drive</td>
<td>
<div>Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Final drive</td>
<td>
<div>Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clutch</td>
<td>
<div>Dry multiplate with hydraulic control</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Dry multiplate with hydraulic control</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Chassis</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frame</td>
<td>
<div>Tubular steel Trellis frame</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Tubular steel Trellis frame</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wheelbase</td>
<td>
<div>1455 mm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>1455 mm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rake</td>
<td>
<div>24°</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>24°</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steering angle</td>
<td>
<div>32° right and left</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>32° right and left</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front suspension</td>
<td>
<div>Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front wheel travel</td>
<td>
<div>165 mm / 6.5 in</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>165 mm / 6.5 in</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front wheel</td>
<td>
<div>5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front tyre</td>
<td>
<div>120/70 ZR 17</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>120/70 ZR 17</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear suspension</td>
<td>
<div>Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear wheel travel</td>
<td>
<div>141 mm / 5.6 in</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>141 mm / 5.6 in</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear wheel</td>
<td>
<div>5-spoke light alloy 5,50 x 17</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>5-spoke forged light alloy 5,50 x 17</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear tyre</td>
<td>
<div>180/55 ZR 17</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>180/55 ZR 17</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front brake</td>
<td>
<div>2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear brake</td>
<td>
<div>245mm disc, 2-piston caliper</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>245mm disc, 2-piston caliper</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fuel tank capacity</td>
<td>
<div>11,5 lt</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>11,5 lt</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dry weight</td>
<td>
<div>180 Kg</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>180 Kg</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seat height</td>
<td>
<div>845 mm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>845 mm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max height</td>
<td>
<div>1155 mm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>1155 mm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max length</td>
<td>
<div>2120 mm</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>2120 mm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Instruments</td>
<td>
<div>Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, fuel injection diagnostic system, auto light off system, immobilizer.</div>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<div>Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, fuel injection diagnostic system, auto light off system, immobilizer.</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warranty</td>
<td>
<div>2 years unlimited mileage</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>2 years unlimited mileage</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Versions</td>
<td>
<div>Dual seat</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>Dual seat</div>
</td>
</tr>
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