ENGINE TYPE
CYLINDER SIZE 247,7
cc
Two
stroke, reed-valve intake directly into the crankcase
NO OF CYLINDERS One
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
BORE & STROKE 72 x 60
mm
FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION Marzoochi telehydraulic fork
REAR SUSPENSION Variable progressive system
BRAKES 4
piston calipers
FRONT 240mm
disc
REAR 200mm
disc
WHEELS Duraluminium
rims with spokes
Cross
- Superior grip with two positions on handlebars 125 200 250 300
- New settings on front-wheel suspension 125 200 250 300
- Improved touch control of front brake 125 200 250 300
- Larger diameter axle on front wheel 125 200 250 300
- New fuel tank allowing an improved riding position 125 200 250 300
- New seat allowing an improved riding position125 200 250 300
- Shock-absorber with double compression settings125 200 250 300
- Different composition of rear brake pads 125 200 250 300
- Improved heat resistance of rear disc125 200 250 300
- New rear mudguard 125 200 250 300
- New registration plate support 125 200 250 300
Engine
- New exhaust valves with improved performance at low revs 125
- New, lighter piston 125 250 300
- Reinforced primary and secondary pinions 125
- Improved lubrication of secondary shaft 125
- New distribution 200 250 300
- New reed valve assembly 250
- New exhaust 250
- New steel centrifugal pinion 200 250 300
FSE450 2006
Cross
- Chassis
- Superior grip with two positions on handlebars
- New settings on front-wheel suspension
- Improved touch control of front brake
- Larger diameter axle on front wheel
- Shock-absorber with double compression settings
- Different composition of rear brake pads
- Improved heat resistance of rear disc
- New rear mudguard
- New registration plate support
- New blue decoration
- Fuel tank with return-less system (a single pipe connecting the butterfly
housing to the
fuel pump) with 1 quick connector in the middle
- Throttle grip like that used on the EC model
- Longer fuel pipe protected against possible contact with the cylinder head
- Radiator with increased cooling capacity
- Expansion chamber located under the butterfly housing
- Chassis with internal oil return feed
- Shorter oil return feed
- Mileometer with larger buttons for ease of use when wearing gloves
Engine
- Multiple geared starter motor with clutch
- New fuel injection programme
- More powerful starter motor
- Cast magnesium disc cover
- Cast magnesium ignition cover
- Lower inspection cover in magnesium
- Cylinder head cover with exhaust to air filter
- Gear shift with needle bearings
- Lighter and more responsive Ducati Energia alternator and regulator