2009 Ducati 1198S - Bigger And Better
Tech Spec
Evolution
Mass-production version of the $39,995 1098R with traction control and data acquisition standard.
Rivals
All of its would-be World Superbike competition: Aprilia RSV4, BMW S1000RR, KTM RC8 R and the four 1000s from Japan.
| TECH |
| Price | $21,795 |
| Engine type | l-c 90-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train | DOHC, 8v, desmodromic |
| Displacement | 1198cc |
| Bore x stroke | 106.0 x 67.9mm |
| Compression | 12.7:1 |
| Fuel system | Marelli EFI |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 170 bhp @ 9750 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 97 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis with single-sided
aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension | 43mm Ohlins inverted fork with
adjustable spring preload,
compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins shock with adjustable
spring preload, compression and
rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual four-piston Brembo
Monobloc calipers, 330mm discs |
| Rear brake | Dual-piston Brembo caliper,
245mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo
Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo
Supercorsa SP |
| Rake/trail | 24.5,/3.8 in. |
| Seat height | 32.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 373 lbs. |
| Colors | Red, black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 48 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
Ducati North America, Inc.
10443 Bandley Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408.253.0499
www.ducatiusa.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
World Superbike technology comes to the street. Shame it's not on the base model!
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