The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2009 to 2011. For the 2011 model year there were two models: the 1198 and 1198 SP (replacing the 1198S). The 1198 shared design elements with its predecessor 1098, but had more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, lighter fairings (on the S model), and a few minor paint changes. One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.
Performance
Ducati claim that the 1198/1198 SP makes 127kW (170hp), 132Nm (97 lbf ft) torque, and has a dry weight of . Rear-wheel output was tested as at 9,600 rpm and 122.21 Nm (90.14 lbf) torque at 8,300 rpm, with a wet weight of . The 1198 R makes a manufacturer-claimed and 134.4 Nm (99.1 lbf) torque.
Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise: 1198 1198 S 1198 R Chassis Frame Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 Wheelbase Rake 24.5° Front suspension Showa with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN Front wheel travel Front brake 2 x semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad Front wheel 10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy Front tire 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) Rear suspension Fully adjustable Showa monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm Fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm Rear wheel travel Rear brake disc, 2-piston caliper Rear wheel 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy Rear tire 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) Fuel tank capacity (of which reserve) Dry weight Seat height Instruments Digital LCD Versions Dual seat Single seat Engine Type L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled Displacement Bore x Stroke Compression Ratio 12.7:1 12.8:1 Power @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) Torque 123 Nm (97 lbf ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)123 Nm (90 lbf ft) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel) 134.4 Nm (99 lbf ft) @ 7,750 rpm (claimed) Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. Exhaust Twin stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter and lambda probe Twin stainless steel/titanium exhaust with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes Emissions Euro 3 Transmission Gearbox 6-speed Ratios 1st 37/152nd 30/173rd 27/204th 24/225th 23/246th 22/25 Primary drive Straight-cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 Clutch Multiplate dry clutch, hydraulic Multiplate dry slipper clutch, hydraulic(1198 SP also slipper)
Motorsport Carlos Checa won both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Superbike World Championship season.
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