Ducati's profilation of this bike |
Producing 170hp (125kW) and with a dry weight of just 169kg (372.6lb), the new 1198 S now incorporates more World Superbike technology than ever before by taking the 1198 motor and adding top-of-the-range suspension, lightweight chassis components and a true racing-style traction control system designed for road use.
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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Ducati Superbike 1198 S |
Year of manufacture
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2009 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Output
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170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM |
Torque
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131.5 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 97.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
Compression
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12.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
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106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
Exhaust system
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Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
Front suspension
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Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
Front wheel travel
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
Rear wheel travel
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
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330 mm (13.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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171.0 kg (377.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.9942 HP/kg |
Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
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1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Rosso (Nero/Grigio), Bianco perla (Nero/Grigio) |
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