Ducati GP12 Has 250hp and is 999cc
Ducati may be playing its cards close to its chest ahead of the first 2012 pre-season MotoGP test at Sepang where we will get a look at the details and the performance of the new Ducati Desmosedici GP12 on January 31st, but satellite Ducati racer Karel Abraham seems to be under no gag order. His team have let slip that the satellite bikes have 250hp, hit 360km/h (224mph) and are in fact the full 999cc.
The capacity of the new bike, now confirmed at 999cc, had been the source of much discussion with even Ducati at one point hinting that the actual displacement could have been much less to optimize the power, power delivery and fuel consumption. The power is of course about what could be expected and the speed goes along with the power, all things aerodynamic being equal.
There is still news to come however. The satellite bikes will be the twin spar frame machines tested at Valencia late last year, whereas the factory machines ridden by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden have been redesigned over the winter break and are rumored to feature a revised engine and frame. Ducati News Today will be covering the Sepang, Malaysia test which begins on January 31st.
Comparison of Ducati Desmosedici GP12 and GP11
Ducati Desmosedici GP12
Weight: dry 155 kg
Max. speed: >360 km/h
From 0 to 100 km/h: 2,6 s
Power: 250 HP
Ducati Desmosedici GP11
Weight: dry 150 kg
Max. speed: >340 km/h
From 0 to 100 km/h: 2,7 s
Power: 235 HP
Technical data of Ducati Desmosedici GP12
Engine
Water-cooled four-stroke engine with four cylinders and four valves per cylinder which are controlled by desmodromic valve system. The cylinders are formed in an angle of 90 degrees.
Capacity: 999 ccm
Electronics: Magneti Marelli
Gearbox
Six-speed, with the possibility to adjust the ratio of degrees.
Clutch: Dry, multi-plate
Chain: Regina
Chassis
Ducati aluminium frame
Fronf fork: Öhlins with a diameter of 48 mm
Rear suspension: Öhlins
Brakes: front four-piston Brembo calipers, 2x disc Brembo with a diameter of 320 mm, rear two-piston Brembo caliper, Brembo steel disc
Discs: 16,5“ magnesium Marchesini
Tyres: Bridgestone
Fuel tank: 21 litres
Fuel: Eni
Source: KarelAbraham.com via MotoMatters
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