Ducati Superbike 1198: history, specs, pictures

The Ducati Superbike 1198 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Ducati between 2009 and 2011. Max torque was 96.92 ft/lbs (131.4 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 166.42 HP (124.1 KW) @ 9750 RPM.

Ducati Superbike 1198
Manufacturer	Ducati
Also called	Superbike 1198 S, Superbike 1198 R Corse SE, Superbike 1198 SP
Production	2009 - 2011
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	94.0mm x 61.2mm
Horsepower	166.42 HP (124.1 KW) @ 9750RPM
Torque	96.92 ft/lbs (131.4 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System	injection. marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Suspension	Front: showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks Rear: showa rear suspension
Brakes	Front: double disc. semi-floating discs, radially mounted brembo monobloc 4-piston callipers Rear: single disc. 2-piston calliper
Front Tire	120/70-17
Rear Tire	180/55-17
Wheelbase	56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Seat Height	32.68 inches (830 mm)
Weight	370.38 pounds (168.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity	4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 94.0mm bore x 61.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 849.4 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a desmodromic valve control.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate with hydraulic control.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. semi-floating discs, radially mounted brembo monobloc 4-piston callipers in the front and a single disc. 2-piston calliper in the rear. The front suspension was a showa 43mmfully adjustable usd forks while the rear was equipped with a showa rear suspension. The Superbike 1198 was fitted with a 4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 370.38 pounds (168.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.