Ducati 1198

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Ducati 1198
Ducati 1198.jpg
Manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding SpA
Production period 2009 to 2011
class motorcycle
design type Superbike
Motor data
Four-stroke engine , liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine in L-shape, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic control, electronically controlled Marelli fuel injection, elliptical throttle valves
Displacement  (cm³) 1198.4
Power  (kW / PS ) 125/170 at 9,750 rpm
Torque  ( N m ) 131.4 at 8,000 rpm
transmission 6-speed
drive Chain drive ; Pinion 15 teeth; 38 tooth chainring
Brakes 2 brake discs in front, semi-floating, 330 mm diameter, radially mounted
Brembo monobloc brake calipers with 4 pistons /
rear brake disc 245 mm diameter, 2-piston brake caliper
Wheelbase  (mm) 1,430
Seat height (cm) 82
Empty weight  (kg) 171 (dry)
Previous model Ducati 1098
successor Ducati 1199 Panigale

The Ducati 1198 is a motorcycle model of the Superbike class from the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati . It is the successor to the Ducati 1098 and the predecessor of the Ducati 1199 Panigale .

technology

The transversely installed, liquid-cooled V-engine with four valves per cylinder and desmodromic valve control generates a nominal output of 125  kW (170  hp ) and a maximum torque of 131.4  Nm from a displacement of 1198.4  cm³ . The front wheel is at an adjustable Showa - upside-down fork out with 43 mm tube diameter and friction-reducing TiO coating and sprung back a single swing arm is mounted, the tunable to a progressive be operated Showa mono-spring leg acts. Furthermore, the 1198 has a digital cockpit, which is derived from that of the MotoGP .

Model variants

The motorcycle was offered in different versions:

  • the 1198 is equipped with a Showa chassis.
  • the 1198 S / SP has an Öhlins chassis and forged Marchesini alloy wheels.
  • the 1198 R has, among other things, a more powerful engine with 180 hp (132 kW) and an improved Öhlins chassis.
  • the 1198 S / R was also offered in a three-color paint scheme as the “Corse Special Edition”.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ducati model page 1198
  2. ↑ Ducati model page 1198 R Corse SE