Ducati Desmosedici RR 2008

Complete specifications and details for the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Ducati Desmosedici RR 2008

Basic Information

MakeDucati
ModelDesmosedici RR
Year2008
CategorySport

Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis hybrid 
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brakes Diameter330 mm (13.0 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins FG353P forks 43 mm pressurized, with preload, rebound and compression adjustment, TiN coated sliders 
Front Tyre120/70-17
Front Wheel Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake23.5°
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brakes Diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionOhlins rear shock, with rebound, low/high speed compression adjustment, and hydraulic preload adjustment. Aluminium swingarm. 
Rear Tyre200/55-16
Rear Wheel Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)

Other Specifications

Color OptionsRosso GP - GP red - Black, Red with white stripe - GP Red - Black
CommentsSingle seat version available.

Engine & Transmission

Displacement989.00 ccm (60.35 cubic inches)
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power197.26 HP (144.0 kW)) @ 13800 RPM
Torque116.00 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression13.5:1
Bore X Stroke86.0 x 42.6 mm (3.4 x 1.7 inches)
Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Cooling SystemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed
Transmission Type Final DriveChain
ClutchDry multi-plate slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated 
Exhaust System‘4 into 2 into 1’vertical exit exhaust/silencer 

Dimensions & Capacities

Dry Weight171.0 kg (377.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Power Weight Ratio1.1536 HP/kg
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.