# Ducati 1198

The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2009 to 2011. For the 2011 model year there were two models: the 1198 and 1198SP (replacing the 1198S). The 1198 shared 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. One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.

## Performance

Ducati claim that the 1198/1198 SP makes 127kW (170hp), 132Nm (97 lbf ft) torque, and has a dry weight of 173 kg (381 lb). Rear wheel output was tested as 117.75 kilowatts (157.91 hp) @ 9,600 rpm and 122.21 Nm (90.14 lbf) torque at 8,300 rpm, with a wet weight of 200 kg (441 lb). The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW) and 134.4 Nm (99.1 lbf) torque.

## Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:
| | 1198 | 1198 S | 1198 R |
| CHASSIS ||||
| Frame | Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 | Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 | Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Rake | 24.5° | 24.5° | 24.5° |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork | Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN | Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad | 2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad | 2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad |
| Front wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy 3.5 in × 17 in (89 mm × 432 mm) | 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5 in × 17 in (89 mm × 432 mm) | 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5 in × 17 in (89 mm × 432 mm) |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Showa monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm | Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 in) | 127 mm (5.0 in) | 127 mm (5.0 in) |
| Rear brake | 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper | 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper | 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 432 mm) | 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 432 mm) | 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6 in × 17 in (152 mm × 432 mm) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.5 L (3.4 imperial gallons; 4.1 US gallons) (of which 4 L (0.9 imperial gallons; 1.1 US gallons) reserve) | 15.5 L (3.4 imperial gallons; 4.1 US gallons) (of which 4 L (0.9 imperial gallons; 1.1 US gallons) reserve) | 15.5 L (3.4 imperial gallons; 4.1 US gallons) (of which 4 L (0.9 imperial gallons; 1.1 US gallons) reserve) |
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 lb) | 169 kg (373 lb) | 165 kg (364 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 in) | 820 mm (32.3 in) | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Instruments | Digital LCD | Digital LCD | Digital LCD |
| Versions | Dual seat | Dual seat | Single seat |
| ENGINE ||||
| Type | L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled | L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled | L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) | 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) | 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) |
| Bore x Stroke | 106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 2.67 in) | 106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 2.67 in) | 106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 2.67 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Power | 126.8 kW (170.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) 117.75 kW (157.91 hp) @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel) | 126.8 kW (170.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) 117.75 kW (157.91 hp) @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel) | 134.2 kW (180.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) |
| Torque | 123 Nm (97 lbf ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed) 123 Nm (90 lbf ft) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel) | 123 Nm (97 lbf ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed) 123 Nm (90 lbf ft) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel) | 134.4 Nm (99 lbf ft) @ 7,750 rpm (claimed) |
| Fuel injection | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |
| Exhaust | Twin stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter and lambda probe | Twin stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter and lambda probe | Twin stainless steel/titanium exhaust with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |
| Emissions | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 |
| TRANSMISSION ||||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Ratios | 1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 27/20 4th 24/22 5th 23/24 6th 22/25 | 1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 27/20 4th 24/22 5th 23/24 6th 22/25 | 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 | Straight-cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 | Straight-cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 |
| Clutch | Multiplate dry clutch, hydraulic | Multiplate dry clutch, hydraulic | Multiplate dry slipper clutch, hydraulic (1198 SP also slipper) |

## Motorsport

Carlos Checa won both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Superbike World Championship season.