DUCATI PRESENTS ITS NEW 2006 MODEL RANGE AT MILAN’S EICMA SHOW: A 130 HP ‘SUPER’ MONSTER S4RS AND A BRAND- NEW HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW Milan, 15 November 2005 A floor space of 800 square metres (Hall 18, Stand D65) houses the Ducati world at the 63rd EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan. The Italian manufacturer will be presenting a comprehensive and innovative line-up of bikes, accessories and clothing for 2006 at this important international show. The stars of the show are the two bikes that received their world premiere during Press Day. A brand-new Monster S4Rs, fitted with the Ducati Testastretta desmodromic engine until now reserved for the Superbikes that take part in the World Superbike championship is destined to become the new point of reference for the ‘naked’ segment, thanks to its 130 HP of power and its high level of components. Here are the details of the “Super” monster S4RS: 130 hp @ 9500 rpm (same deep dump engine as 999/999s) – rated at 150 hp w/performance exhaust 77 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm 5 spoke Y-shaped front wheel (like 999) 5 spoke Y-shaped rear wheel (like 999 but for single sided swingarm) Radial front brake master cylinder Radial front brake calipers Ohlins fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN Ohlins fully adjustable rear shock Carbon fiber exhaust silencer Carbon fiber cam belt covers Price $14,995! THE DUCATI HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT BIKE The Ducati Hypermotard a radical concept bike takes power, aggressiveness, versatility, and sport performance to a new extreme. Taking advantage of the compactness and agility of a traditional supermotard, Ducati has upped the ante with potent street power thanks to a new air-cooled twin engine. The front of the bike is as slim and compact as a single cylinder, in part thanks to the engine layout, but also due to the absence of weighty cooling radiators. The Ducati Hypermotard takes-on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Pared down to its essentials, the Ducati Hypermotard is an extreme performance, over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded to thrill. Incredibly slim, compact and exceptionally light, with riding position to dominate, it’s ready to rock every road with big-bore acceleration. Supermotard styling makes the blood boil. This bike offers what no Supermotard can: speeds exceeding 220KPH on the race track, fuel injection and 100 horsepower on only 175 kg of dry weight. The Ducati Hypermotard the most extreme mountain conquering, urban assaulting machine ever from Ducati. On the Road Bring on the curves, the bumps, the unexpected. A rigidly triangulated tubing Trellis frame and track tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with the road-holding of huge 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, then add an Ohlins remote reservoir shock that mounts to a stout single-sided swingarm. Ultra light forged and machined Marchesini racing wheels are paired with a single radial mounted Brembo four piston, four pad calliper gripping a 320mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear. Making power 1000cc’s of DESMO power The 1000 Dual Spark engine pumps out torque and horsepower that is smooth and linear, because the roads that the Ducati Hypermotard seeks are neither smooth nor linear. A Slipper type racing clutch makes aggressive downshifting and heavy braking more exciting and by damping the abrupt engagement of lower gears while entering a turn. Magnesium engine covers subtract more weight for a feathery feel and athletic manoeuvres. Pilot controls A ride on the Ducati Hypermotard is road domination. The wide tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider. A wide full length seat design lets the pilot move fore and aft, up-front entering the turns, back for maximum traction on exit. Ducati Hypermotard two wheels, one purpose to thrill. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.