2018 Ducati Desmosedici GP Motorcycles were recently unveiled by the brand in Bologna. MotoGP riders Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso were introduced to their racing partner in a Ducati factory.
As 2018 Ducati Team is now complete, they will focus on racing with their new 1000cc machines. The engine used here is good for more than 250 HP and claims 350 kmph of top speed. The bike weighs just 157 kg (dry) and rides on 17 inch front and rear Michelin rubber.
Suspension components are sourced from Ohlins while Brembo carbon front 340mm dual disc brakes are here to shed speeds like never before.
Ducati spokesman even cleared the fact that Panigale V4 has been created in sync with their new GP bike and now every rider could enjoy MotoGP style riding through their new product. Team Ducati will first leave for practice tests in Malaysia at the popular Sepang circuit.
Transmission: Ducati Seamless Transmission (DST EVO), Chain final drive
Carburation: Indirect electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above and below the butterfly valves. Throttles operated by the new EVO 2 TCF (Throttle Control & Feedback) system
Fuel: Shell Racing V-Power
Lubricant: Shell Advance Ultra 4
Exhaust: Akrapovic
Final Drive: D.I.D Chain
Frame: Aluminium alloy evo twin-spar
Front Suspension: Öhlins inverted 48mm front fork
Rear Suspension: Öhlins rear shock absorber
Adjustable for pre-load, new factory evolution damping system
Electronics: Magneti Marelli ECU programmed with Dorna Unified Software
Tyres: Michelin 17″ front and rear
Front Brake: Brembo, two 340mm carbon front discs with four-piston callipers
Rear Brake: Single stainless steel rear disc with two-piston calliper