Ducati 1198 (2010)

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The Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione is a 2010 motorcycle with a 1198cc four-stroke, L-twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder engine capable of producing up to 125 kW / 170 hp at 9750 rpm and 131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m / 97 lb-ft of torque at 8000 rpm. It has a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a 6-speed transmission with straight cut gears and chain final drive. The frame is a tubular steel trellis and the suspension includes a Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork and a progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. The front brakes feature two 330 mm semi-floating discs and radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers, while the rear has a single 245 mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike also features lightweight exhaust, electronic fuel injection, and digital electronic ignition. The dimensions of the bike are 2100mm (L) x 1100mm (H) x 1430mm (wheelbase) with a seat height of 820mm and a dry weight of 171 kg. It can reach a top speed of 280.2 km/h (174.1 mph) and has a fuel capacity of 15.5 liters (4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal). It can go from standing to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, to 150 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and to 200 km/h in 8.1 seconds. The standing 1/4 mile time is 10.7 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione

Year: 2010


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel mufflers
Ignition: Digital electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 125 kW / 170hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m / 97 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Final drive: Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38

Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 22/25
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 10-Spoke light alloy, 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel: 10-Spoke light alloy, 6.00 x 17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2100mm / 82.6in Height 1100mm / 43.3in
Wheelbase: 1430mm / 56.3 in
Rake: 24 degrees30′ / 24.5 degrees
Steering angle: 28 degrees30′ / 28.5 degrees
Seat Height: 820mm / 32.2in
Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Standing 0 – 100 km/h: 3.3 sec

Standing 0 – 150 km/h: 5.4 sec
Standing 0 – 200 km/h: 8.1 sec
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec
Top Speed: 280.2 km/h / 174.1 mph

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