| Ducati's profilation of this bike | 
  | Troy Bayliss is a Ducati legend. In celebration of his victory in the 2008 World Superbike Championship aboard the 1098 R, and the end of a career that proudly claims three World Championships aboard three generations of Ducati Superbike, the factory have built a 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE | 
    | Year model | 2009 | 
    | Type | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.5   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Effect | 180.0 HP (131.4  kW)) @ 9750 RPM | 
    | Torque | 134.4 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 99.1 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM | 
    | Compression | 12.8:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection,  elliptical throttle bodies. | 
    | Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch | 
    | Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° | 
    | Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN | 
    | Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 1.0909 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Bayliss (Red/Black) | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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| Ask questions | Join the 09 Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE discussion group or the general Ducati discussion group. | 
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