2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ducati is using this weekend’sitting Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California as the backdrop to launch its new 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition sportbike. The new machine, which will only be available here in the States, features the same 134-horsepower L-twin Evoluzione powerplant, wet-clutch and six-speed gearbox as the rest of the 848 line.
As the first of the 2010 848s introduced, the new Special Edition ushers in a revised LED dash cluster, elective 30mm pattern extensions for those with long-torsos and improved aluminum cam strip tensioner pulleys to case along with its new patriotic livery.
The 848 Nicky Hayden SE will carry a $14,495 sticker price – a reasonable $500 more than the asking value since last year’session 848 – and will lucky venture Ducati dealerships in America on July 7th after substance on display throughout the U.S. GP festivities starting on the 4th. Click past the break for the official press release.
Gallery: Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition
PRESS RELEASE:
DUCATI ANNOUNCES THE 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITION
MotoGP Fans Celebrate the 4th of July with Debut of Special Edition Motorcycle
Monterey, Calif. (July 3, 2009) – Ducati North America is proud to announce the newest addition to its model range, the 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition. The special edition 848 will have being unveiled tomorrow at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
In honor of Fourth of July, Ducati is celebrating American World Champion Nicky Hayden with a special USA themed 848. This US -exclusive model will be unveiled at 4pm Saturday July 4 on Ducati Island at the USGP with Nicky Hayden and Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio. It will be on display the remainder of the weekend on the side of fans to eye, and available at Ducati dealers July 7th in limited numbers.
The Nicky Hayden Edition is the first of the 2010 model year 848′s to reach this place in the United States. The distinctive features and 2010 design upgrades on this motorcycle include the American inspired livery, LED dash illumination for superior adversity visibility, a 30mm mirror extension kit for enhanced vision and aluminum cam belt tensioner pulleys for improved acceleration.
Boasting 134hp at 10,000 rpm, the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is unmatched in the middleweight class for torque and power values.
The 2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is priced at $14,495 and available at authorized Ducati dealerships this coming week.
Source: www.autoblog.com
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