Ducati 1198

Ducati 1198

Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	2009-2011
Predecessor	Ducati 1098
Successor	Ducati 1199
Class	sport bike
Engine	90° V-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Transmission	6 speed, dry multi-plate clutch
Related	Ducati 848

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).^[1] 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.^[2] One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.

Performance

The 1198/1198 SP makes a manufacturer claimed 170 hp (127 kW), 97.1 ft·lbf (131.6 N·m) torque, and has a dry weight of 173 kg (380 lb).^[3] Rear wheel output was tested as 117.75 kilowatts (157.91 hp) @ 9600 rpm and 90.14 ft·lbf (122.21 N·m) torque at 8300 rpm, with a wet weight of 441 lb (200 kg).^[4] The 0–60 mph time is less than 2.5 seconds and top speed is estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW) and 98.8 ft·lbf (134.0 N·m) torque.^[3]

Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:

	1198	1198 S	1198 R
CHASSIS
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase	1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake	24,5°
Front suspension	Showa 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork	Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Front wheel travel	127 mm (5.0 in)	120 mm (4.7 in)
Front brake	2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Front wheel	10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy 3.5 × 17 in (89 × 432 mm)	7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5 × 17 in (89 × 432 mm)
Front tire	120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire)
Rear suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel	127 mm (5.0 in)
Rear brake	245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel	10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6 × 17 in (152 × 432 mm)	7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6 × 17 in (152 × 432 mm)	10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6 × 17 in (152 × 432 mm)
Rear tire	190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire)
Fuel tank capacity	15.5 L (3.4 imperial gallons; 4.1 US gallons) (of which 4 L (0.9 imperial gallons; 1.1 US gallons) 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	1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)
Bore x Stroke	106.0 × 67.9 mm (4.17 × 2.67 in)
Compression Ratio	12.7:1		12.8:1
Power	126.8 kW (170.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed)[3] 117.75 kW (157.91 hp) @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel)[4]		134.2 kW (180.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed)[3]
Torque	97.0 ft·lbf (132 N·m) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[3] 90.14 ft·lbf (122.21 N·m) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel)[4]		99.1 ft·lbf (134.4 N·m) @ 7,750 rpm (claimed)[3]
Fuel injection	Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust	Lightweight 2–1–2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel exhausts		Lightweight 2–1–2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium exhausts
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
Primary drive	Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
Clutch	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch

References

1. ^ http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/Superbike/
2. ^ http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/bikes/family.jhtml?family=844
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Superbike 1198 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. 2010
4. ^ ^{a b c} Atlas, Steve (7 May 2010), "2010 Ducati 1198S Comparison Track", MotorcycleUSA.com, http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/100/6849/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Ducati-1198S-Comparison-Track.aspx, retrieved 2010-12-24 

External links

• Ducati 1198 Official Ducati site
• 2009 Ducati 1098R 2009 Ducati 1098R