| Ducati 1198 | |
| Manufacturer: | Ducati |
| Production: | 2009–2011 |
| Predecessor: | Ducati 1098 |
| Successor: | Ducati 1199 |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Bore Stroke: | 106mm67.9mm |
| Transmission: | 6-speed constant-mesh sequential manual, dry multi-plate clutch |
| Related: | Ducati 848 |
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).[1] 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.[2] One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.
Ducati claim that the 1198/1198 SP makes 127kW (170hp), 132Nm (97 lbf ft) torque, and has a dry weight of 173NaN. Rear wheel output was tested as @ 9,600 rpm and 122.21 Nm (90.14 lbf) torque at 8,300 rpm, with a wet weight of 441lb. The 1198 R makes a manufacturer claimed 1800NaN0 and 134.4 Nm (99.1 lbf) torque.
All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:
| 1198 | 1198 S | 1198 R | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASSIS | ||||
| Frame | Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 | |||
| Wheelbase | 14301NaN1 | |||
| Rake | 24.5° | |||
| Front suspension | Showa 431NaN1 with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork | Öhlins 431NaN1 fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN | ||
| Front wheel travel | 1271NaN1 | 1201NaN1 | ||
| Front brake | 2 x 3301NaN1 semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad | |||
| Front wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy 3.5x | 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy 3.5x | ||
| Front 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 | 1271NaN1 | |||
| Rear brake | 2451NaN1 disc, 2-piston caliper | |||
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6x | 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6x | 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6x | |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) | |||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.5L (of which 4L reserve) | |||
| Dry weight | 1710NaN0 | 1690NaN0 | 1650NaN0 | |
| Seat height | 8201NaN1 | |||
| Instruments | Digital LCD | |||
| Versions | Dual seat | Single seat | ||
| ENGINE | ||||
| Type | L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled | |||
| Displacement | 1198.41NaN1 | |||
| Bore x Stroke | 106x | |||
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | 12.8:1 | ||
| Power | 126.81NaN1 @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) 117.75kW @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel) | 134.21NaN1 @ 9,750 rpm (claimed) | ||
| Torque | 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. | |||
| Exhaust | 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 | |||
| 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 | Multiplate dry clutch, hydraulic | Multiplate dry slipper clutch, hydraulic (1198 SP also slipper) | ||
Carlos Checa won both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Superbike World Championship season.