DUCATI 1098/848 Fuelcel large capacity kevlar lightweight fuel tanks now available
JHP are pleased to announce that we are now the sole UK importer and distributor of the new Fuelcel kevlar Ducati fuel tank. These fantastic tanks are ideal for road or race use, not only are they significantly lighter than your standard tank, they will also allow you to travel further between fuel stops thanks to its 22 litre capacity, that's 6.5 litres more than your standard fuel tank! We use this very product on our race winning JHP Racing Buildbase Ducati 1098R British Superbike Cup race bike as ridden by John Laverty (see picture of John testing the tank)
The FuelCel tank cuts weight by more than 55%, 2.27 kg lighter than the stock unit it replaces. This helps acceleration and also reduces the bikes polar-moment allowing you to turn in faster than before. This is due to the efficient use of KEVLAR and Epoxy in its construction. This FuelCel tank retains the front mount brackets and rear grommet along with the stock fuel pump so it will bolt right on to your Ducati 1098-848.
Finish sanded down to 150 grit with a two part sanding primer already applied makes your FuelCel the nicest component you have ever painted. Every FuelCel tank is leak tested at the factory insuring its integrity along with a seven-point quality control inspection process during its manufacturing.
Fuel sloshing in a motorcycle is a significant factor in upsetting the center of gravity due to the violent positive and negative accelerations that are imposed during racing. This sloshing acts like a heavy uncontrolled weight that has to be compensated by your suspension system, something like a liquid monkey constantly playing havoc with your handling. With a half tank of fuel, (common for most sprint races assume 13.5 litres), that's 8.45 kg's slamming into the front of the tank when brakes are applied, then slamming to the side after you have established your lean angle in the corners. Then slamming to the back of the tank when you hit the gas, due to physics, that 8.45kg's can act more like 27kg for that initial moment the fuel sloshes to a stop at the ends of the tank!
Riders report that installing FuelCel Foam gives the impression that they had their suspension done, even to the point of having to adjust their riding style because they were always making minor adjustments compensating for this fuel slosh. FuelCel Foam will enable you to ride more precise lines on the track thereby decreasing lap times. A very small investment to maximize the potential of your new FuelCel
Fuel Cap options:
Aluminium standard cap £35.00
Aluminium locking fuel cap £45.00
Dry brake installed £168.45
22 Litre Kevlar foam filled tank with quick release cap £1760.65
15.5 Litre Kevlar foam filled tank with standard cap £TBA
Fuelcel tanks available for other Ducati models, please call David Reilly on 02476 335 300 for further information.