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Vyrus is Ugly but Ducati 1198 Powered

Vyrus 987 C3 4V 4 thumb Vyrus is Ugly but Ducati 1198 PoweredVyrus 987 C3 4V doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue but then this isn’t too much that is traditional with this new bike. Looking something like the Moto Terminator that featured in the movie of the same name, the Vyrus will be able to terminate most other bikes with its 185bhp from a tweaked Ducati 1198 powerplant that is require to shift just 155kg (341lb). Pity its so ugly then.

In all seriousness, whilst the styling isn’t my cup of tea I admire the future tech approach of the machine which combines my two favorite things (lots of power and not much weight) with center hub steering. A 12 liter (3.7 US gallon) fuel tank means most rides will be short but sweet. A 211bhp supercharged version is in the works but no word on price yet or availability yet.

vyrus 987 c3 4v official 5 thumb Vyrus is Ugly but Ducati 1198 PoweredVyrus 987 C3 4V Specifications

Engine: 4 stroke
Number of cylinders: 2 in L located at 90 °
Bore: 106 mm
Stroke: 67.9 mm
Displacement: 1198.4 cc
Compression: 12,8:1
Lubrication: forced by gear pump
Cooling: Water EWSC (Electronic Water System Control)
Power: 185 hp
Maximum speed: 310 km / h
Distribution 4 valves: Desmo
Clutch: Dry
Transmission: 6 speed
EFI Power: EFI electronic
Front suspension: suspension FG
Rear suspension: direct system
Chassis: Double Omega
Headset: 18 ° to 24 °
Trail: 80 mm to 105 mm
Front brake: 320 mm dual disc floating front
Rear brake: 210 mm single disc
Front Tire: 120 75 zr 17
Rear Tire: 190 50 zr 17
Weight: 155 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 12 liters
Wheelbase: 1400 mm

What do you think? Love it or loathe it? Chime in with your views in the comments section below.

Sources: Hellforleather and Asphalt&Rubber


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6 Responses to “Vyrus is Ugly but Ducati 1198 Powered”

  1. They might want to re-think the name…not sure I’d want to ride a “virus”.

  2. @Glenn, good point, bit like the iPad really!

  3. It’s amazing tho how this bike foregoes the front forks. Must be interesting to take a corner with it

  4. Maaaate, thats pharkn cool… looks like the moto terminator :D

  5. Funny, I don’t think it’s ugly at all, quite the opposite actually. I’d call it my ideal naked bike, and my new fantasy machine.

  6. i like the look.. quite diverse.. its nice to have a bike that many people dont have .. hence why i ride ducatis..

    i am curious how the nose would dive under heavy braking.. and the set up..

    Change the name or then again its vicious like a Vyrus