Technical specs - Ducati Desmosedici.

A full technical specification for the 220+ horsepower Ducati Desmosedici V4 MotoGP prototype, to be raced by Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi:

Engine: liquid-cooled 90 degree V4 four-stroke, desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 989cc.

Maximum power: 161kW/220+ bhp @ 16000rpm.

Maximum torque: approx 100Nm/10.2kgm @ 14000rpm.

Maximum speed: In excess of 320kmh/200mph.

Transmission: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available. Dry multiplate slipper-type clutch. Chain final drive.

Carburation: Indirect Magneti Marelli electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above butterfly valves.

Fuel: Shell Racing Fuel.

Lubricant: Shell Advance Ultra 4 20w60.

Ignition: Magneti Marelli programmable CDI with adjustable mapping.

Exhaust: Termignoni four-into-two system.

Chassis: Tubular steel trellis-style chassis, multi-adjustable steering geometry/wheelbase/ride height. Aluminium swing-arm.

Suspension: Ohlins upside-down 42mm front forks and Ohlins rear shock, all adjustable for pre-load, high and low-speed compression and rebound damping. Alternative rear suspension links available.

Wheels: Marchesini 17in front, 16.5in rear, available in a variety of rim widths.

Tyres: Michelin, 17in front, 16.5in rear, available as slick, intermediate, wet and hand-cut tyres.

Brakes: Brembo, two 305mm carbon front discs, two four-piston callipers. Single 220mm stainless steel rear disc, twin-piston calliper.