World Automotive Center: Ducati Superbike 1198

The Ducati Superbike 1198 was born to perform. Its victory-driven technology comes directly from Ducati's World Championship-winning race bikes – and it's evident in every detail of the bike.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frame : Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450

Wheelbase : 1430mm (56.3in)

Rake : 24.5?

Front suspension : Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable usd forks

Front wheel travel : 127mm (5in)

Front wheel : 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front Tyre : Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17

Rear suspension : Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm

Rear wheel travel : 127mm (5in)

Rear wheel : 10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17

Rear tyre : Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 190/55 ZR17

Front brake : 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad

Rear brake : 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper

Dry weight : 171kg (377lb)

Warranty : 2 years unlimited mileage

Body Colour (frame/wheel) : Red (racing black / graphite gray) - Pearl white (racing black / graphite grey)

Versions : Dual seat

Seat height : 820mm (32.2in)

DDA : DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory

Gearbox : 6 speed

Ratio : 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25

Primary drive : Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1

Final drive : Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38

Clutch : Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

FEATURE

Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system.

ENGINE