FIRST LOOK: 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4R TESTASTRETTA
The
Monster 2007 range is now bigger and better with the new S4R Testastretta.
This new bike gains the famous 130 Hp Testastretta low sump L-twin engine, previously
mounted only on the top version S4Rs Testastretta.
Founder of
the SR family, this bike takes upon a very important role, coming up alongside
the S4R s Testastretta which represents the current performance and equipment
apotheosis. The S4R develops and
increases in power going from 117 Hp of the previous engine, to
the 130 Hp of the Testastretta, maintaining its’ very important role in the SR
family: its two sided mufflers, the aluminium trellis single-sided swingarm,
the small fairing, the exclusive paint schemes, the high quality suspensions,
joined together with the powerful low sump Testastretta engine, is a milestone
in the development of the Monster S4R Testastretta.
A bike that, in the new
Ducati 2007 range, has a very important role, catching the
attention of the most exigent performance –oriented “ducatista”.
The
S4R Testastretta is different from the “s” version due to the suspension. The front
forks are now fully adjustable upside- down Showa’s, giving the customer
the possibility of a perfectly balanced bike. The rear is fully adjustable with
piggy back shock absorbers by Sachs, allowing modification of
suspension settings. The height of the rear of the bike is adjustable too by
the modification of the length of the push rod.
Whilst
respecting the previous version, the S4R MY ’07, has, like the S4RS, the prestigious
Brembo front brake system too. The front has now a prettier look thanks to
the new front fork bottom end, purposely created to fit the Brembo radial
callipers.
The
new S4R Testastretta is now available in two
new colour schemes Titanium with central black stripe, and in the
traditional Ducati red with central white stripe.
Both
colour versions have the red frame with the black painted swingarm, just like
the new Showa front fork bottom end. A lot of the other components are black
painted: the headlamp support, the steering plates, the risers, the footrests
and the water cooler side covers.
The bike will be available in the early October.
SPECIFICATIONS
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DUCATIMONSTERS4R TESTASTRETTA
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Engine
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Type
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L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve
per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
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Displacement
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998cc
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Bore x Stroke
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100 x 63,5mm
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Compression Ratio
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11,4:1
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Power
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95.7kw - 130hp @ 9500rpm
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Torque
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103.9Nm - 10.6kgm @ 7500rpm
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Fuel injection
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Marelli electronic fuel
injection, 50mm throttle body
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Exhaust
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2 aluminium mufflers
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Emissions
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Euro 3
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Transmission
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Gearbox
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6 speed
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Ratio
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1a 37/15, 2a 30/17, 3a 27/20,
4a 24/22, 5a 23/24, 6a 24/28
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Primary drive
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Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
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Final drive
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Chain; Front sprocket 15;
Rear sprocket 43
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Clutch
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Dry multiplate with
hydraulic control
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Chassis
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Frame
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Tubular steel Trellis frame
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Wheelbase
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1440mm / 56.7in
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Rake
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24°
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Front suspension
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Showa 43mm fully
adjustable upside-down fork
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Front wheel travel
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130mm / 5.1in
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Front wheel
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Y-shaped, 5-spoke in
light alloy 3.50 x 17
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Front tyre
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120/70 ZR17
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Rear suspension
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Progressive linkage with
fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
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Rear wheel travel
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148mm / 5.8in
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Rear wheel
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Y-shaped, 5-spoke in
light alloy 5.50 x 17
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Rear tyre
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180/55 ZR17
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Front brake
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2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial caliper
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Rear brake
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245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
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Fuel tank capacity
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14 l (of which 3 l
reserve) / 3.6 US gal (of
which 0.8 US
gal reserve)
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* Dry weight
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390lbs
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Seat height
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800mm / 31.5in
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Max height
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1222mm / 48.1in
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Max length
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2121mm / 83.5in
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Instruments
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Electronic panel:
speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for
high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD
clock, immobilizer
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** Warranty
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2 years unlimited mileage
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Versions
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Dual seat
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