| Type | Superbike |
| Production | 2009-2011 |
| Predecessor | Ducati 1098 |
| Successor | Ducati 1199 Panigale |
History


Ducati 1198S:
Features
- Öhlins suspensions
- Öhlins adjustable steering damper
- Marchesini wheels
- Carbon fibre front fender
- DDA (Ducati Data Analyzer)
- DTC (Ducati Traction Control)

Ducati 1198S Corse Special Edition:
Features
S-version +
- Corse colour scheme
- Aluminum fuel tank
- Race kit: carbon fibre muffler kit by Termignoni with a dedicated ECU and a Ducati Performance rear paddock stand

Ducati 1198R Corse Special Edition:
Features
1198S Corse +
- 180 hp, 134 Nm
- 18 l fuel tank
- Titanium valves, connecting rods, exhaust system
- Elliptical throttle bodies
- Slipper clutch
- Rear Öhlins suspension with TTXR technology

Ducati 1198SP:
Features
S-version +
- Aluminum fuel tank
- Slipper clutch
- DQS (Ducati Quick-Shift)
- Rear Öhlins suspension with TTXR technology
Ducati 1198: electronic equipment
- DDA (Ducati Data Analyzer) – Ducati 1198S / 1198R Corse / 1198SP
- DTC (Ducati Traction Control) – Ducati 1198R Corse / 1198S Corse / 1198SP
- DQS (Ducati Quick-Shift) – Ducati 1198SP
From 2011: DDA, DTC, DQS as standard on all versions.
Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Twin-cylinder, 90° L-type |
| Bore & Stroke | 106,0 x 67,9 mm |
| Displacement | 1198,4 cm³ (73,13 cu. in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 12.8:1 – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Valve train | Belt driven desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 170,0 hp (125,0 kW) / 9750 rpm 180,0 hp (132,4 kW) / 9750 rpm – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Max. torque | 131,4 Nm / 13,4 kgm / 8000 rpm 134,0 Nm / 13,7 kgm / 7750 rpm – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,0 sec.1 |
| Top speed | 298 km/h (185 mph)2 |
| Fuel system (type) | MARELLI indirect electronic injection, 63,9 mm 2 injectors per cylinder – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 7,13 l / 100 km (33 mpg)3 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated Slipper function – R Corse, SP |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.467 1.765 1.350 1.090 0.958 0.880 |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | ALS 450 steel tube trellis frame |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in – Ducati 1198 43 mm inverted telescopic fork Öhlins (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Ducati 1198S / 1198R / 1198SP |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock Showa (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in – Ducati 1198 Swingarm with mono-shock Öhlins (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in – Ducati 1198S / 1198R / 1198SP |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 330 mm, 4-piston radial calipers Brembo monobloc |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Fuel capacity | 15,5 l / 4,09 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) 18,0 l / 4,75 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Electronic type |
| Alternator | 12V-480W |
| Battery | 12V-10Ah |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2100 mm / 82,6 in |
| Overall width | 730 mm / 28,7 in 758 mm / 29,8 in – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Overall height | 1110 mm / 43,7 in 1100 mm / 43,3 in – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Seat height | 875 mm / 34,4 in (handlebar height) 865 mm / 34,0 in (handlebar height) – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4,7 in |
| Dry weight | 171 kg / 377 lbs (without fluids and battery) – Ducati 1198 169 kg / 372 lbs (without fluids and battery) – Ducati 1198S / SP 164 kg / 361 lbs (without fluids and battery) – Ducati 1198R Corse |
| Curb (wet) weight |
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Video
Manuals
- Ducati 1198 / 1198S: Owner’s Manual
- Ducati 1198 / 1198S: Workshop Manual
- Ducati 1198R Corse: Owner’s Manual
- Ducati 1198SP: Owner’s Manual
