Ducati Superbike 1198: history, specs, pictures
| Ducati Superbike 1198 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate with hydraulic control.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.