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Ducati to Trellis Frame – Ciao

Ducati frameless motorcycle patent 560x356 thumb Ducati to Trellis Frame CiaoDucati Planning Short Stroke Monocoque Chassis Superbike for 2011?
An article appearing in an Italian newspaper has appeared on a Ducati forum claiming that the company plans to introduce a Ducati with an extremely short stroke 1198cc V-twin mounted in an aluminum monocoque frame inspired by the Ducati Desmosedici GP10 for the 2011 season.

The article claims the new superbike will be tested in the summer and enough units will be produced for Superbike homologation for the 2011 season. Recently Ducati has filed patents for its novel monocoque chassis as it has appeared in its MotoGP racer in carbon fiber and aluminum form. Ducati will need to update the 1198 if it is to remain competitive in the future against the Japanese and now European 4 cylinder machines.

The factory will also be deploying a new clutch for the upcoming Portimao round of the championship, similar in concept to that of the MotoGP racer in an attempt to gain more stability under braking.

The article is attached but note that no sources are provided. If your Italian is better than mine (wouldn’t be hard!) please offer up a translation.

 

ducati2011 thumb Ducati to Trellis Frame CiaoWhat do you think? Chime in with your views in the comments section below.

 

 


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6 Responses to “Ducati to Trellis Frame – Ciao”

  1. “And Donny speaks 3rd best Italian.”

    “I don’t speak any Italian.”

    “Like I said, 3rd best.”

  2. Want me to translate it?
    TS

  3. LT.ALDO
    Well I speak the most Italian, so
    I’ll be your escort. Donowitz speaks
    the second most, so he’ll be your
    Italian cameraman. And Hirschberg
    third most, so he’ll be Donnys
    assistant.

    HIRSCHBERG
    I don’t speak Italian.

    LT. ALDO
    Like I said, third best. Just keep
    your “F”‘ing mouth shut. In fact why
    don’t you start practising, right now.

  4. Captain Fuego on April 3rd, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Well, looks a lot like the old Vincent idea.

    But i do think the crank- cases are going to be the weak link.
    Any accident might crack the mounts?

    CF

  5. Mark Morrison on April 3rd, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Good point Captain. Could make for an expensive tip off!!

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