Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR utilizes a 989 cc (60.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 197.3 HP (144 kW) at 13,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 199.5 HP per liter and a 3,300 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (13,800 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Desmosedici RR measures 171 kg (377 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.15 HP/kg (0.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
199.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.15 HP/kg (0.87 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–13,800 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement989.0 ccm (60.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power197.3 HP (144.0 kW)) @ 13800 RPM
Torque116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
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