[Ducati] RE: New Ducati

[Garth Williams]

Yeah, as expected as the 1098R is (or 1198R, whatever it will be called) and
as much hype surrounds the Milan show, I think we're definitely going to see
something different.  An 1100cc monster successor would be freakin'
awesome.

Garth

On 10/31/07, Thomas Kremer <tkremer at symmetricom.com> wrote:
>
> The $40K bike would be the expected 1098R, no surprise there.   Ducati
> must have a homologation special to maximize their opportunity under the
> new World Superbike rules.  Looking at the new rules for twins they will
> be allowed 1200 cc displacement and must race with stock crankshaft and
> con rods so I would assume that the "R" will take advantage of the
> displacement allowance and provide some very high spec engine
> internals... perhaps titanium con rods?
>
> I still think we'll also see a redesigned new Monster.
>
> Tom K
>
> *****