A MODERN CLASSIC

Celebrating the essential beauty of the Ducati GT models of the 1970s, the GT 1000 is a bike to be ridden every day, with a balance of two-up comfort and Ducati Desmo Twin performance. As you would expect from a motorcycle inspired by one of the original icons of Ducati, every element and component is built with the highest quality materials and engineered with performance as a priority. Although classically inspired, the GT is a modern Ducati motorcycle, so it is powerful, handles confidently and is exciting to ride.


GT COMFORT

Aboard the GT 1000, the feeling is one of comfort and control. The position is reassuringly upright, reaching to a pair of raised tubular handlebars. A well-padded dual seat, born of a classic pattern, features ‘Ducati’ printed in white proudly on the back. Rider footpegs are placed conservatively forward allowing comfort and good ground clearance at the same time. The GT 1000 is a true two-seater, so the passenger’s footpegs are also sensibly placed for all-day comfort.


GT STYLE

The shapes of the GT 1000 are modern interpretations of the classic lines of the original GTs of the 1970s. The rather slim fuel tank features knee cutouts on the sides and deep sculpting on the top with a chrome fuel cap. Full fenders front and rear are complemented by trim side covers that remind us of the 70’s originals. Many of the details like the top crowns and handlebar mounts are finished in polished aluminium, and are reflected in the chrome surfaces of the wheels, instrument trim, handlebars and horn covers. Finally, the classic look is completed with chrome exhaust pipes and mufflers, one per side.

CHASSIS
Frame  Tubular steel trellis frame 
Wheelbase  1425 mm / 56.2 in 
Rake  24° 
Front suspension  43 mm upside-down fork 
Front wheel travel  120 mm / 4.7 in 
Front brake  2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, floating caliper 2-piston 
Front wheel  Spoke wheel with chromed plating steel rim 3.50 x 17 
Front tyre  120/70 R 17 
Rear suspension  Twin preload adjustable shock absorbers 
Rear wheel travel  133 mm / 5.2 in 
Rear brake  245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper, 2- sintered pads 
Rear wheel  Spoke wheel with chromed steel rim 5.50 x 17 
Rear tyre  180/55 R 17 
Fuel tank capacity  15 L (of which 3.5 L reserve) / 3.9 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve) 
Weight *  185 kg / 407 lbs 
Seat height  828 mm / 32.6 in 
Instruments  Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, immobilizer 
Warranty  2 years unlimited mileage 
Body colours (frame/wheels)  Red (black/silver); Metallic dark grey (black/silver); Beige and metallic black (black/silver) 
Versions Dual seat 
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid. 
ENGINE
Type  L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; air cooled 
Displacement  992 cc 
Bore x Stroke  94 x 71.5 mm 
Compression Ratio  10:1 
Power*  67.7 kw - 92 hp @ 8000 rpm 
Torque*  67.3 lb-ft - 9.3 kgm @ 6000 rpm 
Fuel injection  Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body 
Exhaust  Double tubing with air gap chromed exhaust system 
Emissions  Euro3 
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox  6 speed 
Ratios  1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 
Primary drive  Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1 
Final drive  Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39 
Clutch  Wet multiplate with hydraulic control 
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer