The Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition motorcycle was produced in 2009, with only 500 units made. The bike features a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic four valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 1198cc/73.1 cu in. Its compression ratio is 12.8:1 with lubrication from a wet sump and a synthetic, 20W-50 engine oil. The Marelli electronic fuel injection system is fed by elliptical throttle bodies, and the system has a lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust with a catalytic converter and twin stainless steel mufflers. With a digital CDI ignition, the bike has a maximum power output of 132.4 kW/180 hp at 9750 rpm and maximum torque of 134 Nm/13.7 kgf-m/98.8 lb-ft at 7750 rpm. The bike is equipped with a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control slipper clutch and six-speed transmission. The 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition uses a tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 with front and rear suspension fully adjustable from ~Ahlins. The bike rides on “GP Replica” 7-spoke forged light alloy wheels and has 2 x 330 mm front and a single 245 mm rear brake, both with a piston caliper. There are several features on the bike’s digital MotoGP-derived instrument panel that show the speedometer, rev counter, time, lap times, air and coolant temperature, voltage, and maintenance scheduling. The bike is dry-weighted at 169 kg/373 lbs., has a top speed of 290 km/h/180 mph, and a fuel capacity of 15.5 L/4.1 US gal/3.4 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Production | 500 Units |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| 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 | 132.4 kW / 180 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 134 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 98.8 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch |
| 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 22/25 |
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable ~Ahlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 127 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 330 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | “GP Replica” 7-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | “GP Replica” 7-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17 |
| 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 | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |
| Instruments | Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, DTC level selected (if activated) scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system and management of DTC and DDA. |
| Standing 0- 100 km/h | 3.2 sec |
| Standing 0- 140 km/h | 4.8 sec |
| Standing 0- 200 km/h | 7.9 sec |
| Acceleration 60 – 100 km/h | 3.9 sec |
| Acceleration 60 – 140 km/h | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 100 – 140 km/h | 3.8 sec |
| Acceleration 140 – 180 km/h | 4.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 290 km/h / 180 mph |
