Ducati 1098

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Ducati 1098
Manufacturer Ducati
Also called "Ten-ninety-eight"
Production 2007-present
Predecessor Ducati 999
Class sport bike
Related Ducati 848
Similar Aprilia RSV1000R
BMW S1000RR
Buell 1125R
Honda CBR1000RR
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
KTM 1190 RC8
MV Agusta F4 1000
Suzuki GSX-R1000
Yamaha YZF-R1

The Ducati 1098 is a super bike manufactured by Ducati. It is offered as the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R.[1]

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[edit] Design

The 1098 shares more design elements with the older 998 than with its predecessor the 999, such as horizontally placed headlights and a non-integrated exhaust system. Another carry over from its 998 heritage is the single-sided swingarm which is decidedly Ducati. This step back to a more traditional Ducati design has been welcomed by many Ducati fans who criticized the design of the 999. The Ducati 1098/1098 S/1098 R are available in black, red or yellow.

[edit] Performance

The 1098/1098 S makes a manufacturer claimed 160 hp (119 kW), 90.4 lb·ft (122.6 N·m) torque, and weighs 173 kg (381 lb). The 0-60 mph time is less than 2.5 seconds and top speed is estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h).[2] The 1098 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW), 98.8 lb·ft (134 N·m) torque. All these figures give the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.[3]

[edit] Racing

With the release of the 1098, Ducati created a stir not only in the public world, but also in the racing world, specifically the Superbike World Championship. In an attempt to even the 'field' of competition, WSBK regulations provide for concessions to motorcycles depending on the number of cylinders in their engine design. The fewer the cylinders, the more concessions, and with its two cylinder V-twin design Ducati was able to capitalize on many of these concessions.

Ducati argued that the current engine design was end-of-life and that it would be too expensive to keep the 999 competitive. The 2007 WSBK rules limited V-twin engines to 1000cc, so Ducati effectively did not have a guarantee that the 1098 was eligible for entry in the premier class. Before releasing the 1098, Ducati lobbied the FIM to update the WSBK rules to accommodate its new bike, threatening to withdraw from WSBK competition if the rules weren't changed. Other manufacturers were not happy about racing a bike with a larger engine, especially when that bike belonged to Ducati, which has historically dominated WSBK competition, and Suzuki even threatened to withdraw if the rules were changed. Ducati prevailed when, in June 2007, the FIM announced that the engine capacity limit would increase to 1200cc for 2008[4].

[edit] Reviews and awards

  • The SWA (Supertest World Association) awarded the 1098 the "Best Bike of the Year" award for 2008.[5]
  • "International Bike of the Year 2007 and 2008" by the choices of the world's moto-journal communities as well as journalists [6]
  • "Best of Show" reward in Italy and abroad.[7]
  • "Best Design" and "Best Sportbike" awarded by the Motorcyle Design Association.[8]
  • "Bike of the Year 2007" award given by mazagines of Moto and Motorrad.[9]

[edit] Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:

1098 1098 S 1098 R
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake 24°30' / 24,5°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Front wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 in) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Front brake 2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.5 in (88.9 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm) 5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.5 in (88.9 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)
Front tire 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro tire)
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 in)
Rear brake 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm) 5-spoke forged light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)
Rear tire 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro tire)
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L (4.1 US gal) (of which 4 L (1.1 US gal) reserve)
Dry weight 173 kg (381 lb) 171 kg (377 lb) 165 kg (364 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 in)
Instruments Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer. Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system enabled.
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colors (frame/wheels) (Red - Red - Black) (Yellow - Racing grey - Black) (Red - Red - Black) (Midnight Black - Red - Black) Red / Racing Gold
Versions Dual seat Dual seat Single seat
ENGINE
Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 1,099 cc (67.1 cu in) 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)
Bore x Stroke 104 mm (4.1 in) x 64.7 mm (2.5 in) 106 mm (4.2 in) x 67.9 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 12.8:1
Power 119.3 kW (160.0 bhp) @ 9750 rpm 132.4 kW (177.6 bhp) @ 9750 rpm
Torque 90.4 ft·lbf (123 N·m) @ 8000 rpm 99.1 ft·lbf (134 N·m) @ 7750 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers
Emissions Euro 3
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15
2nd 30/17
3rd 28/20
4th 26/22
5th 24/23
6th 23/24
1st 37/15
2nd 30/17
3rd 27/20
4th 24/22
5th 24/23
6th 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 Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch
OTHER
MSRP[10] US$15,995 US$20,995 US$39,995

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Ducati 1098 Review", Motorcycle News. Retrieved on 2007-11-08. 
  2. ^ "Ducati 1098 Review", Motorcycle News. Retrieved on 2007-11-08. 
  3. ^ Bart Madson (November 5, 2007). 2008 Ducati 848 and 1098R - First Look. Motorcycle USA. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
  4. ^ Changes to the Technical Rules for 2008. Superbike World Championship official web site. Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
  5. ^ Ducati 1098 gets Bike of the Year Award.. crash.net. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  6. ^ Cycle World - IBOTY Results
  7. ^ Ducati.com
  8. ^ Ducati.com
  9. ^ Ducati.com
  10. ^ Ducati

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