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Rear brake calliper
Brake calliper make: Brembo, 2-piston floating
calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS.
Number of pistons: 2.
Piston diameter: 11 mm (0.43 in).
Attention
The brake fluid used in the brake system is
corrosive.
In the event of accidental contact with eyes or skin,
wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Transmission
Hydraulically-controlled slipper/self-servo Wet
multiplate clutch.
Drive is transmitted from engine to gearbox primary
shaft via spur gears, 1.85:1 ratio.
Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio: 33/61.
6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear
change pedal on left side of motorcycle equipped
with Ducati Quick Shift /DQS) up/down EVO.
Gearbox output sprocket/rear chain sprocket ratio:
15/49.
Total gear ratios:
1
st
gear 14/38.
2
nd
gear 17/31.
3
rd
gear 20/28.
4
th
gear 22/26.
5
th
gear 23/24.
6
th
gear 24/23.
Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel.
Make: Regina.
Type: 525/137ZRDB.
Links: 114.
No. of links (China version): 112.
Important
The above gear ratios are the homologated
ones and under no circumstances must they be
modified.
However, if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for
competitions or special tracks, Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A. will be pleased to provide information about
the special ratios available. Contact a Ducati Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre.
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