The 2009 NCR New Blue is a lightweight 1078cc sport bike built on a steel trellis frame, delivering 116 horsepower with nimble handling ideal for track-focused riders. Based on the Ducati Sport 1000 S platform, it combines classic Italian styling with modern performance and features an advanced slipper clutch system for precise control during aggressive riding.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering97%
City riding30%
Daily riding20%
Touring15%
Two-up5%
Track98%
Best for
Designed as a limited-edition, boutique superbike focused purely on track performance, cornering precision, and collectible exclusivity rather than everyday transport.
Built for
A rare, handcrafted Ducati-based special with exotic materials, race-derived suspension, and a featherweight chassis that rewards precise, confident inputs.
Not ideal for
Not suitable for new riders, commuters, passengers, long-distance touring, or anyone seeking comfort and practicality.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Tubular trellis in steel Ducati Sport 1000 S model
Front suspension
Ohlins 43 mm upside-down fork with TiN surface treatment, adjustable off-set, for radial calipers with NCR CORSE aluminum bottom bracket from billet, tuned by NCR CORSE
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with length adjustment. Tuned by NCR CORSE.
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. Wave/Bremo
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Wave/Bremo
Rear brakes diameter
200 mm
Front tyre
120/70-17
Rear tyre
190/55-17
Other
Color options
Blue/white, Silver/pearl
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2009
2012
2014
2017
2019
Capacity
1078 cc
1100 cc
1100 cc
1100 cc
1100 cc
Dry weight
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145 kg
145 kg
145 kg
145 kg
Fuel capacity
15 L
15 L
15 L
15 L
15 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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