The Ducati 1098 motorcycle was released in 2008 and features a four-stroke, L twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1099cc. It has a maximum power output of 160 horsepower at 9750 rpm and torque of 122.4 Nm at 8000 rpm. The transmission is six-speed with chain final drive and a straight cut gear primary drive. The frame is a tubular steel Trellis frame with Showa suspension, fully adjustable front fork, and rear monoshock. The front brakes are dual 330mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 245mm disc with two-piston calipers. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 173 kg, a fuel capacity of 15.5 liters, and can reach top speeds of 273.5 km/h. The 1098 has been reviewed by Superbikeplanet.com, Motorcycle-USA Test, 1000pHs Test, Motorrad 1098 vs R1, Motorcycle.com, and Aprilia RSV1000R vs Ducati 1098S.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 1098
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1099 cc / 67.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 104 x 64.7 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 20W-50 |
| Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 119.3 kW / 160 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 122.4 Nm / 12.5 kgf-m / 90.4 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38 |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 |
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 127 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 330mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.3 degrees – 24.5 degrees |
| Steering angle | 28.5 degrees – 28.5 degrees |
| Dimensions | Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 32.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 381 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec / 213.2 km/h / 132.5 mph |
| Standing 1000 m | 20.3 sec / 250.0 km/h / 155 mph |
| Top Speed | 273.5 km/h / 169.9 mph |
| Reviews | Superbikeplanet.com / Motorcycle-USA Test / 1000pHs Test / Motorrad 1098 vs R1 / Motorcycle.com / Aprilia RSV1000R vs Ducati 1098S |
