Showing posts with label meets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meets. Show all posts
Thursday, May 9, 2013
2007 DUCATI SPORT 1000S LE Old School meets New School
Ducati has released pictures of this special-edition Ducati Sport 1000, but unfortunately only North American riders will be able to buy it. The bike is the single-seat Ducati Sport 1000 with black paint and gold detailing inspired by the 1978 900SS Darmah. Only 90 of these special Ducati’s will be available in America, and 10 due for Canadian dealerships.
11 June 2007 DUCATI LIMITED SPORT 1000 SPECIAL EDITION RELEASED
Ducati North America announces today the release of the 2007 Sport 1000 mono Special Edition, which is being produced exclusively for the North American market. Production of this model will be limited to 100 units (90 for the US and 10 for Canada). With only 100 units being produced, this will be one of the rarest Ducatis made in recent history. Combining modern technology and historic design, the Sport 1000 SE embodies the spirit of the legendary 1978 Ducati 900SS "Darmah" and features the timeless Black and Gold paint scheme. Each of the limited 100 monoposto (single seat) 2007 Sport 1000 SE models will be identified by a numbered plaque, located on the triple clamp. The motorcycle also features a twin muffler "shotgun" exhaust, spoke wire wheels and Brembo brakes. It is powered by the 992cc dual spark motor, which puts out impressive torque and horsepower figures for an air-cooled engine. The 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 mono SE has a MSRP of $11,495 ($13,995 CND) and is currently available in dealer showrooms throughout North America. Source - Here
YouTube Video Clip - Here
Specifications-
Make Model - Ducati Sport 1000S Limited Edition
Year - 2007 (Production 90 US & 10 Canada Only)
Engine - Air cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity - 992 Bore x Stroke - 94 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio - 10.0:1
Induction - Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Ignition / Starting - Marelli electronic / electric
Max Power - 67.7 KW 92 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque - 9.3 kg-m 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission / Drive - 6 Speed / chain
Frame - Tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension - 43mm Upside-down jelly adjustable forks, 120mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension - Sachs fully adjustable monoshock on the left side 133mm wheel travel
Front Brakes- 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes - Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre - 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre - 180/55 ZR17
Seat Height - 825 mm
Dry-Weight - 179 kg
Fuel Capacity - 15 Litres
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A MOTORCYCLE UTILITY LIGHT FOR THE ARTIST MEETS MECHANIC
Over the holidays, I found the perfect utility light for my dad to use while working on his motorcycles. My father is a serious collector, specializing in vintage British bikes. His basement and garage are full of Nortons, Triumphs, and BSAs, among others, and he spends countless hours restoring and rebuilding them.The perfect example of an artist-meets-mechanic, my dad is always on the lookout for new tools to help improve his restoration techniques. This year, it was me who found his new go-to gadget - a unique LED flexible work light (conveniently sold by Pegasus Lighting, the company I blog for!):
The light has 24 bright white LED and is battery operated with a long and sturdy flexible neck. It also has a solid clamp and magnetic base. My father said he had never found something quite so perfect for doing detailed work on his beloved bikes. (And trust me - he’s been doing this for a while). Let me show you the ways he can use this light:
The light has 24 bright white LED and is battery operated with a long and sturdy flexible neck. It also has a solid clamp and magnetic base. My father said he had never found something quite so perfect for doing detailed work on his beloved bikes. (And trust me - he’s been doing this for a while). Let me show you the ways he can use this light:
To light the body from above, my dad can attach the strong magnet to the bike’s muffler, and curve the light up and around.
When he wants to illuminate his work from another angle, he can use the heavy-duty base to balance the light on the seat. It has enough weight to stay put.
The strong clamp also lets my dad position the light at even more angles. He really likes the plastic and rubber guards on the clamp, which protect his bikes from any scratches or damages.
My dad also uses the clamp to attach to foot pegs. This lets him easily see what’s going on at the very bottom of a motorcycle.
To focus on the tiny intricacies of the motorcycles, my dad can fit the small LED light into a bunch of different nooks and crannies within the body. After using the light for awhile, my dad marveled about the sturdy flexible neck, which stays put even if he accidentally bumps into it.
To learn more about this motorcycle utility light from Pegasus Lighting, you can view it here.
Bio: Annie Josey is a blogger at Pegasus Lighting, an online lighting retailer specializing in unique, handy lighting products. At Pegasus (and in her everyday life), Annie has made it her goal to help everyone use light to improve life. In her free time, Annie enjoys reading, bicycling, and learning how to ride motorcycles from her dad. To learn more about this and other lighting projects, you can connect with Annie on Google+.
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