Ducati 1198
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The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike
made by Ducati since 2009. For the 2011 model year
there are two models: the 1198 and 1198SP (replacing the 1198S). The 1198 shares design
elements with its predecessor 1098
, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and lighter fairings (on the S model), and a few minor paint changes. One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.
Sport bike
A sport bike, also written as sportbike, is a motorcycle optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on paved roads, typically at the expense of comfort and fuel economy in comparison to less specialized motorcycles...
made by Ducati since 2009. For the 2011 model year
Model year
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there are two models: the 1198 and 1198SP (replacing the 1198S). The 1198 shares design
Industrial design
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elements with its predecessor 1098
Ducati 1098
The Ducati 1098 is a sport bike manufactured by the Italian motorcycle company Ducati since 2007. There were three different versions, called the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R...
, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and 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
The 1198/1198 SP makes a manufacturer claimed 170 hp, 97.1 ft.lbf torque, and has a dry weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb). Rear wheel output was tested as 117.75 kW @ 9600 rpm and 90.14 ft.lbf torque at 8300 rpm, with a wet weight of 441 lb (200 kg). The 0–60 mph time is less than 2.5 seconds and top speed is estimated at 186 mph (299.3 km/h). The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp and 98.8 ft.lbf torque.Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:| 1198 | 1198 S | 1198 R | |
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| CHASSIS | |||
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | ||
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 in) | ||
| Rake | 24,5° | ||
| Front suspension | Showa Showa Corporation is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan.Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to... 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
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| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm (13 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Brembo Brembo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. It was established in Bergamo, Italy in 1961. Soon after the company was formed, it specialised in disc brakes, which were exclusively imported from the United Kingdom at the time... Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. |
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| Front wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy 3.5 by 17 in (88.9 by 431.8 mm) | 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5 by 17 in (88.9 by 431.8 mm) | |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Pirelli Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. The company, the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, is present in over 160 countries, has 20 manufacturing sites around the world and a network of around 10,000 distributors and retailers.Founded in Milan in 1872,... Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |
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| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa Showa Corporation is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan.Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to... monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5 in) | ||
| Rear brake | 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper | ||
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6 by 17 in (152.4 by 431.8 mm) | 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6 by 17 in (152.4 by 431.8 mm) | 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6 by 17 in (152.4 by 431.8 mm) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Pirelli Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. The company, the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, is present in over 160 countries, has 20 manufacturing sites around the world and a network of around 10,000 distributors and retailers.Founded in Milan in 1872,... Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 15.5 litres (32.8 US pt) (of which 4 litres (8.5 US pt) reserve) | ||
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 lb) | 169 kg (373 lb) | 165 kg (364 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 in) | ||
| Instruments | Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) (only for 1198 and 1098r Models) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system enabled. | ||
| Versions | Dual seat | Single seat | |
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | V-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled | ||
| Displacement | 1198.4 cc | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 106 by 67.9 mm (4.2 by 2.7 in) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | 12.8:1 | |
| Power | 126.8 kW @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) 117.75 kW @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel) |
134.2 kW @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) | |
| Torque | 97 ft.lbf @ 8,000 rpm (claimed) 90.14 ft.lbf @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel) |
99.1 ft.lbf @ 7,750 rpm (claimed) | |
| Fuel injection | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. | ||
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2–1–2 system with catalytic converter Catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint... and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel exhausts |
Lightweight 2–1–2 system with catalytic converter Catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint... and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium exhausts |
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| Emissions | Euro 3 | ||
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | ||
| Ratios | 1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 27/20 4th 24/22 5th 23/24 6th 22/25 |
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| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 | ||
| Final drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 | ||
| Clutch | Dry multiplate Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... with hydraulic control |
Dry multiplate Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... with hydraulic control slipper clutch Slipper clutch A slipper clutch is a specialized clutch developed for performance oriented motorcycles to mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders decelerate as they enter corners.... |
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External links
- Ducati 1198 Official Ducati site
- 2009 Ducati 1098R 2009 Ducati 1098R