Ducati 1198
ManufacturerDucati
Production2009–2011
PredecessorDucati 1098
SuccessorDucati 1199
ClassSport bike
Engine1,198 cc (73.1 cu in), 90° L-twin, liquid-cooled desmodromic 4-valve
Bore / stroke106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 2.67 in)
Transmission6-speed constant-mesh sequential manual, dry multi-plate clutch
RelatedDucati 848

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 1198SP (replacing the 1198S).[1] The 1198 shared 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

Ducati claim that the 1198/1198 SP makes 127kW (170hp), 132Nm (97 lbf ft) torque, and has a dry weight of 173 kg (381 lb).[3] Rear wheel output was tested as 117.75 kilowatts (157.91 hp) @ 9,600 rpm and 122.21 Nm (90.14 lbf) torque at 8,300 rpm, with a wet weight of 200 kg (441 lb).[4] The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW) and 134.4 Nm (99.1 lbf) torque.[5]

Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:

1198 1198 S 1198 R
CHASSIS
Frame Steel trellis frame, tubular 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 in × 17 in (89 mm × 432 mm) 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5 in × 17 in (89 mm × 432 mm)
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 127 mm (5.0 in)
Rear brake 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 432 mm) 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 432 mm) 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 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 LCD
Versions Dual seat Single seat
ENGINE
Type L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled
Displacement 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)
Bore x Stroke 106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 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 123 Nm (97 lbf ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[3]
123 Nm (90 lbf ft) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel)[4] 		134.4 Nm (99 lbf ft) @ 7,750 rpm (claimed)[3]
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 37/15
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 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.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ducati 1198.
  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2008-11-20.((cite web)): CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "MORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING RACE TECHNOLOGY THAN EVER BEFORE". ducati.com/. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
  3. ^ a b c d e Ducati (2009), Superbike 1198, archived from the original on November 15, 2009
  4. ^ a b c Atlas, Steve (7 May 2010), "2010 Ducati 1198S Comparison Track", MotorcycleUSA.com, retrieved 2010-12-24
  5. ^ Ducati, Superbike 1198 R Corse Special Edition - Technical specification, retrieved October 19, 2012
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