Ducati 1098 (2008)

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.

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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