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General information |
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Model name
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Ducati Superbike 1098 R |
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Year of manufacture
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2008 |
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Type
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Sport |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Output
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180.0 HP (131.4 kW)) @ 9750 RPM |
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Torque
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134.4 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 99.1 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM |
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Compression
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12.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |
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Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch |
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Exhaust system
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Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
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Rake (fork angle)
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24.0° |
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Front suspension
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Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
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Rear suspension
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Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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330 mm (13.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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171.0 kg (377.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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1.0526 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Wheelbase
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1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Red / Racing Gold |
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Starter
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Electric |
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