Tech
Spec
Evolution
The 1198S outfitted with a larger aluminum fuel tank, slipper clutch, quick-shifter, Öhlins TTX shock-and a lower price tag!
Rivals
Other high-zoot World Superbike contenders like the Aprilia RSV4 SE, BMW S1000RR, MV Agusta F4 and Kawasaki ZX-10R.
| TECH |
| Price |
$21,995 |
| 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 slipper |
| 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 Öhlins fork with adjustable spring |
| preload, high/low-speed compression |
| and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Öhlins TTX shock with adjustable spring |
| preload, high/low-speed compression |
| and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Four-piston Brembo Monobloc radial calipers, 330mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Two-piston Brembo caliper, 245mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tire |
190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rake/trail |
24.5°/3.8 in. |
| Seat height |
32.2 in. |
| Wheelbase |
56.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.7 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight |
398 lbs. |
| Colors |
Red, black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
24 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
Set-up time: That's all this bike needs to win races or dominate your next track day.