The new DUCATI 1198 while maintaining the same aesthetic lines of the previous 1098, looks like a motorcycle totally renewed. The more powerful thanks to 170cv (125kW) paid by the new propeller Testastretta Evolution, lighter than the 1098 thanks to just 171kg dry weight, incorporates all the technology borrowed directly from the motion SBK World Champion Troy Bayliss 2008.

The 1198 is equipped with a jewel of technology as the engine Testastretta Evolution, the culmination of the development generated by the L-twin Ducati, capable of delivering 170cv (125kW) at 9750 rpm and develop a pair of 13.4 kgm at 8000 rpm, the highest among the sport's own category.

Many innovative solutions developed by Ducati on the track, including the integrated system of data acquisition series, the ingenious dual technique applied to the lightweight swingarm monobraccio and control system with traction active discharges approved for road use.

The innovative Ducati Traction Control, standard on the 1198 S version, by monitoring the speed of rotation of the tires front and rear, notes the shift in the rear acceleration and reduces electronically delivering power to restore grip. The system, which lets you choose from eight different profiles, greatly increases the security of being in acceleration curve.

The new engine Testastretta Evolution 1198
The engine Testastretta Evolution is the culmination of the development and refinement of the L-twin Ducati. The excessive power in World Superbike for nearly two decades is the result of continuous dedicated to the development of technology Bicilindrica. Ducati has decided to share with all Ducatisti the fruits of such efforts, applying to engines of production technologies from world champions developed by his racing team official.

The new models 1198 and 1198 S are driven by a motor Desmodromico L-twin liquid-cooled paying 170cv (125kW) at 9750 rpm and develops the highest torque between the sports category of its own, amounting to 13.4 kgm at 8000 rpm.


Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione

Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity 1198
Bore x Stroke 106 x 67.9 mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1

Induction Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.

Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Ignition / Starting - / electric
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Max Power 170hp 125 KW @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque 97 lb-ft 131.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / chain
Ratio 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 22/25 /
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork, 127mm / 5in wheel travel.
Rear Suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm, 127mm / 5in wheel travel
Front Brakes x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear Brakes Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR17
Seat Height 820mm / 32.2in
Dry-Weight 171kg / 377lb
Fuel Capacity 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Price:
1198 RM 158,000.00
1198s RM 185,000.00