Ducati 1198: review, history, specs

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Ducati 1198
Manufacturer
Production 2010 - 2011
Class Sport Bike
Predecessor Ducati 1098
Engine
1198cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 106.7mm x 106.7mm
Compression ratio 12.7:1
Horsepower 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 9750RPM
Torque 97.36 ft/lbs (132.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Spark Plug NGK MAR10A-J `10[1]
Battery YUASA YT12B-BS `10[1]
Transmission Gear box: straight cut gears

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: dry, multiplate, hydraulic
Final Drive Chain: 525 `10[1]
Suspension Front: 43mm Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiO-coated
Rear: Showa fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage
Brakes Front: dual 330mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Seat Height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight 376.99 pounds (171.0 Kg) (dry), 171.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters)
Related Ducati 848
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati 1198 was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati between 2010 and 2011. Max torque was 97.36 ft/lbs (132.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 9750 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. A 106.7mm bore x 106.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1198.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a desmodromic valve control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a straight cut gears transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate, hydraulic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 330mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiO-coated while the rear was equipped with a Showa fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage. The 1198 was fitted with a 4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 376.99 pounds (171.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.


The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike produced by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati beginning 2009. Ducati offers three models of the bike: the 1198, 1198S and 1198R.[2]

The 1198 shares identical design elements with its predecessor 1098, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control and lighter fairings (on the S model), and a few minor paint changes.[3] Another carryover from its 998 heritage is a distinctive single-sided swingarm.

The Ducati 1198 models color are available in red, white and black.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The 1198/1198 S makes a manufacturer claimed Template:Convert, Template:Auto ftlbf torque, and weighs Template:Convert.[4] The 0-60 mph time is less than 2.5 seconds and top speed is estimated at Template:Convert.[5] The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed Template:Convert, Template:Auto ftlbf torque.[4]

Specifications[edit | edit source]

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:

1198 1198 S 1198 R
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
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Rake 24,5°
Front suspension Showa Template:Convert with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork Öhlins Template:Convert fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
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Front brake 2 x Template:Convert semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Front wheel 10-spoke in light alloy Template:Convert x Template:Convert 7-spoke in forged light alloy Template:Convert x Template:Convert
Front tire 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC tire)
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
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Rear wheel 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy Template:Convert x Template:Convert 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy Template:Convert x Template:Convert 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy Template:Convert x Template:Convert
Rear tire 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC tire)
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Dry weight Template:Convert Template:Convert Template:Convert
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Instruments Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) (only for 1198s and 1098r Models) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system enabled.
Warranty 24 months / unlimited miles
Body colors (frame/wheels) (Red - Red - Black) (White - Black - Black) (Red - Red - Black) (Midnight Black - Racing Grey - Black) (Red - Red - Racing Gold) (Troy Bayliss LE Paint Scheme - Red - Black)
Versions Dual seat Dual seat Single seat
ENGINE
Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
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Compression Ratio 12.7:1 12.8:1
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Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers
Emissions Euro 3
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15
2nd 30/17
3rd 27/20
4th 24/22
5th 23/24
6th 22/25
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch
OTHER
MSRP[6] US$16,495 US$21,795-24,995 US$39,995



2010 Ducati 1198[edit | edit source]

The 2010 MY Ducati 1198 has standard fittings such as a TiO-coated, 43mm Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, a rear Showa fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage, Brembo brakes, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, a digital instrumentation panel, dual headlights, blacked-out, lightweight wheels, a single seat, an under-seat mounted dual exhaust system and offers a choice between a white or led livery with blacked-out finishes.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 1198cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 170 horsepower and 132 Nm of torque.


2011 Ducati 1198[edit | edit source]

The 2011 MY Ducati 1198 boasts a maximum power output of 170 horsepower and 132 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 1198cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive and a dry clutch.

In addition, it comes equipped with a TiO-coated, 43mm Showa fully-adjustable upside-down fork, a rear Showa fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage, Brembo brakes, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, a digital instrumentation panel, dual headlights, blacked-out, lightweight wheels, a single seat, and an under-seat mounted dual exhaust system.


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