Ducati Superbike 1198: history, specs, pictures
'Ducati Superbike 1198' | |
Manufacturer | [[Ducati]] |
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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 |
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 |
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.
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.