{{Infobox Motorcycle | name = Ducati 1198 | image = Ducati 1198 (cropped).jpg | aka = | manufacturer = Ducati | production = 2009–2011 | predecessor = Ducati 1098 | successor = Ducati 1199 | class = Sport bike | engine = {{Convert|1198|cc|abbr=on}}, 90° L-twin, liquid-cooled desmodromic 4-valve | bore_stroke = {{Convert|106.0|×|67.9|mm|abbr=on}} | transmission = 6-speed constant-mesh sequential manual, dry multi-plate clutch | related = Ducati 848 }}
The '''Ducati 1198''' is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2009 to 2011. For the 2011 model year there were two models: the 1198 and 1198 SP (replacing the 1198S).{{citation needed|date=June 2025|reason=old citation is missing and not archived (see article source)}} <!-- this ref is dead and the archive.org snapshots of it are empty or of a 404 page: <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/Superbike/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-11-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928112654/http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/Superbike/ |archive-date=2011-09-28 }}</ref> --> The 1198 shared design elements with its predecessor 1098, but had more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, lighter fairings (on the S model), and a few minor paint changes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/bikes/family.jhtml?family%3D844 |title=MORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING RACE TECHNOLOGY THAN EVER BEFORE |access-date=2008-11-23 |url-status=dead |website=ducati.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220215649/http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/bikes/family.jhtml?family=844 |archive-date=2008-12-20 }}</ref> One carryover from its 998 heritage is the distinctive single-sided swingarm.
==Performance== thumb|Ducati 1198 S Ducati claim that the 1198/1198 SP makes 127kW (170hp), 132Nm (97 lbf ft) torque, and has a dry weight of {{convert|173|kg|lb||abbr=on}}.<ref name="ducati1198">{{Citation |url=http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbike/1198/index.do|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091115105946/http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbike/1198/index.do |archive-date= November 15, 2009|title=Superbike 1198 |author= Ducati |year= 2009 }}</ref> Rear-wheel output was tested as {{Convert|117.75|kW}} at 9,600 rpm and 122.21 Nm (90.14 lbf) torque at 8,300 rpm, with a wet weight of {{Convert|441|lb|disp=flip|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Atlas2010">{{Citation |title= 2010 Ducati 1198S Comparison Track |first= Steve |last= Atlas |date= 7 May 2010 |magazine= MotorcycleUSA.com |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/100/6849/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Ducati-1198S-Comparison-Track.aspx |access-date= 2010-12-24 }}</ref> The 1198 R makes a manufacturer-claimed {{Convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and 134.4 Nm (99.1 lbf) torque.<ref name="ducati1198R">{{Citation |url= http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbike/1198_r_corse/tech_spec.do |title= Superbike 1198 R Corse Special Edition - Technical specification |author= Ducati |access-date= October 19, 2012 }}</ref>
==Specifications== thumb|Ducati 1198 SP All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise: {| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center;" |- ! ! 1198 ! 1198 S ! 1198 R |- ! colspan="4" | Chassis |- ! Frame | colspan="3" | Steel trellis frame, tubular ALS 450 |- ! Wheelbase | colspan="3" | {{convert|1430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |- ! Rake | colspan="3" | 24.5° |- ! Front suspension | Showa {{convert|43|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork | colspan="2" | Öhlins {{convert|43|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |- ! Front wheel travel | {{convert|127|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" | {{convert|120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |- ! Front brake | colspan="3" | 2 x {{convert|330|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad |- ! Front wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini in light alloy {{convert|3.5|x|17|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | colspan="2" | 7-spoke Marchesini in forged light alloy {{convert|3.5|x|17|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} |- ! Front tire | colspan="3" | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |- ! Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Showa monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm | Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm |- ! Rear wheel travel | colspan="3" | {{convert|127|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |- ! Rear brake | colspan="3" | {{convert|245|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} disc, 2-piston caliper |- ! Rear wheel | 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy {{convert|6|x|17|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy {{convert|6|x|17|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy {{convert|6|x|17|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} |- ! Rear tire | colspan="3" | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tire) |- ! Fuel tank capacity | colspan="3" | {{convert|15.5|L|1|abbr=in}} (of which {{convert|4|L|1|abbr=in}} reserve) |- ! Dry weight | {{convert|171|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|169|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|165|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |- ! Seat height | colspan="3" | {{convert|820|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |- ! Instruments | colspan="3" | Digital LCD |- ! Versions | colspan="2" | Dual seat | Single seat |- ! colspan="4" | ENGINE |- ! Type | colspan="3" | L-twin, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid-cooled |- ! Displacement | colspan="3" | {{convert|1198.4|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}} |- ! Bore x Stroke | colspan="3" | {{convert|106.0|x|67.9|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} |- ! Compression Ratio | colspan="2" | 12.7:1 | 12.8:1 |- ! Power | colspan="2" | {{convert|126.8|kW|hp|1|abbr=on}} @ 9,750 rpm (claimed)<ref name=ducati1198/><br>{{Convert|117.75|kW|abbr=on}} @ 9,600 rpm (rear wheel)<ref name=Atlas2010/> | {{convert|134.2|kW|hp|1|abbr=on}} @ 9,750 rpm (claimed)<ref name=ducati1198/> |- ! Torque | colspan="2" | 123 Nm (97 lbf ft) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)<ref name=ducati1198/><br>123 Nm (90 lbf ft) @ 8,300 rpm (rear wheel)<ref name=Atlas2010/> | 134.4 Nm (99 lbf ft) @ 7,750 rpm (claimed)<ref name=ducati1198/> |- ! Fuel injection | colspan="3" | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |- ! Exhaust | colspan="2" | Twin stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter and lambda probe | Twin stainless steel/titanium exhaust with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |- ! Emissions | colspan="3" | Euro 3 |- ! colspan="4" | TRANSMISSION |- ! Gearbox | colspan="3" | 6-speed |- ! Ratios | colspan="3" | 1st 37/15<br>2nd 30/17<br>3rd 27/20<br>4th 24/22<br>5th 23/24<br>6th 22/25 |- ! Primary drive | colspan="3" | Straight-cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |- ! Final drive | colspan="3" | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 |- ! Clutch | colspan="2" | Multiplate dry clutch, hydraulic | Multiplate dry slipper clutch, hydraulic<br/>(1198 SP also slipper) |}
==Motorsport== Carlos Checa won both the riders and manufacturers title during the 2011 Superbike World Championship season.
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