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[Jools]

Originally Posted by UKRR

Found this

With the purchase of the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA), which includes PC software, a USB-ready data retrieval card and instructions, owners are ready to review and analyse the performance of the 1098 and its rider, and make comparisons between various channels of information. The DDA is available from Ducati Accessories, and is supplied as standard equipment on the 1098 S.


Normally used on race bikes only, the system records numerous channels of data including throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine temperature, distance travelled, laps and lap times. The system also automatically calculates engine rpm and vehicle speed data so as to also display gear selection as an additional channel of information. At the end of a ride or track session, up to 2mb (approximately 3.5 hours) of data can be downloaded to your PC ready to compare, analyse and get an inside view of you and your 1098’s performance.


Data can be analysed in graphic form with options to zoom into detail of specific sections. Dragging a trace along a timeline to reveal individual values of the above listed channels enables the user to analyse performance in the same way that data technicians are able in factory teams.

Ideal for telling us how slow we are then

[phillc]

Originally Posted by Jools

Ideal for telling us how slow we are then

Yeah, but totally ideal for the technology geeks. For me, this point is almost what sells it alone. But then again, I love gadgets and technology stuff and am a bit sick that way. Of course I don't have several thousand Pounds to spend on a 1098, but would love DDA on my DD bike!

[rcgbob44]

This thing is going to sell out in no time at all.

[ziggi]

Certainly looks alot better in these pictures than in the previous ones. 160Bhp for both versions. That's amazing. The data analyser sound excellent and i'm surprised the japs haven't done it first so well done Ducati for leading the way with this.

[ziggi]

and the dry weight - 173kg - i missed that as well

[Monty]

Originally Posted by ziggi

and the dry weight - 173kg - i missed that as well

171kg on the 'S' version-so how light will the 'R' be??

Don't forget that Ducati tend to quote a true weight and BHP whereas most others tend to work out the number and add at least 10%. Think of Yamaha with the R6 and it's '17,500 rpm' redline when in actual fact it 'only' revs to 16,000. They had to refund quite a few owners in the US over that one-false claims and all that.
Frankly with 173/171 kg weight, 160bhp, 90ftlbs of torque, and Ducati handling it's going to be a belter.

Now I wonder if I could fit one of those engines into the ST...............

John