Ducati 1098
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The Ducati 1098 is a sport bike manufactured by the Italian
motorcycle company Ducati
since 2007. There were three different versions, called the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R. The first two models were replaced by a successor model, the Ducati 1198
, that was introduced in 2009.
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 carryover from its 916/998 heritage is the single-sided swingarm. This return 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 were available in black, red, yellow and a special edition 1098s in the Italian national flag colours of red, white and green called Tricolore. The 1098 was designed by Ducati designer, Giandrea Fabbro
.
. In an attempt to level the playing field, 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 was at the end of its design life (which surrendered as much as 20 hp to the competition in 2007, its last year in WSBK) and that it would be too expensive to keep the 999 competitive. The 2007 WSBK rules limited V-twin engines to 1000 cc, 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 1200 cc for . However, this increase in displacement was not afforded without concessions on the part of Ducati. With the new 1200 cc maximum displacement for two-cylinders granted, the extra engine modifications allowed two-cylinder machines were surrendered. Engine modification rules for two-cylinder and four-cylinder machines are now parallel. Rules for three-cylinder machines remain as before.
Ducati won the 2008 Superbike World Championship
with its 1098 R, along with the 2008 British Superbike Championship. Ducati have won 13 World Championships since the Superbike World Championship was established in 1988, and secured the manufacturer’s title for the 15th time.
Key changes include an upgrade into a 180 hp L-Twin "Testastretta Evoluzione" engine, and the inclusion of the Ducati Traction Control for better handling. The more common version of the bike is called "1098-09 R", which comes with the traditional Ducati red fairing, black chassis, and white sub-frame. The wheel rims are gold colored.
The main reason for Ducati to re-model this bike was to celebrate Troy Bayliss
' victory in the 2008 Superbike World Championship season
riding for Ducati, after which he retired. Ducati built the remodelled 1098 to salute the career of Bayliss and his three World Championships. It also allowed for Ducati to sell a few models of the 1098 in a colour scheme very similar to the one that Bayliss' bike used during his successful races in the 2008 Grand Prix, as well as his number "21" on the side. This model is suitably named "Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition". According to Ducati, only 500 units of this new bike were manufactured. Other additions to the 1098 R Bayliss LE include carbon fibre heat shield on the exhaust and 5-spoke wheels (similar to Bayliss' original).
in 2009. The 1198 has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, fairing, speedometer, headlights, the addition of traction control
and a few other minor changes.
The 1098R still remain in production.
Italy
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motorcycle company Ducati
Ducati Motor Holding
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. is a motorcycle manufacturer in Bologna, Italy. It produces motorcycles for both road use and motorcycle racing.- History :...
since 2007. There were three different versions, called the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R. The first two models were replaced by a successor model, the Ducati 1198
Ducati 1198
The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike made by Ducati since 2009. For the 2011 model year there are two models: the 1198 and 1198SP . The 1198 shares design elements with its predecessor 1098, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and lighter fairings ,...
, that was introduced in 2009.
The 1098 shares more design
Industrial design
Industrial design is the use of a combination of applied art and applied science to improve the aesthetics, ergonomics, and usability of a product, but it may also be used to improve the product's marketability and production...
elements with the older 998
Ducati 998
The Ducati 998, a successor to the Ducati 996 and the final variation on the Ducati 916, was produced in various models from 2002 to 2004. The new Testastretta engine shared many similarities with the previous Desmoquattro engine in the 996, although it was completely new from the crankshaft up....
than with its predecessor the 999
Ducati 999
The Ducati 999 superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes in 2003, and was produced through 2006...
, such as horizontally placed headlights and a non-integrated exhaust system
Exhaust system
An exhaust system is usually tubing used to guide reaction exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. The entire system conveys burnt gases from the engine and includes one or more exhaust pipes...
. Another carryover from its 916/998 heritage is the single-sided swingarm. This return 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 were available in black, red, yellow and a special edition 1098s in the Italian national flag colours of red, white and green called Tricolore. The 1098 was designed by Ducati designer, Giandrea Fabbro
Giandrea Fabbro
Gianandrea Fabbro is an Italian motorcycle designer and a senior designer for Ducati motorcycles in Bologna Italy. He gained notoriety when he was given the responsibility to design the next generation of Ducati's Superbike line, the 1098, after Pierre Terblanche's 999 failed to gain the popularity...
.
Performance
The 1098/1098 S makes a manufacturer claimed 160 hp, 90.4 lbft torque, and weighs 173 kg (381.4 lb). The 0-60 mph time is less than 3.0 seconds and top speed is estimated at 180 mph (289.7 km/h). The 1098 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp, 98.8 lbft torque. All these figures give the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.Racing
With the release of the 1098, Ducati created a stir not only with road riders, but also in the racing world, specifically the Superbike World ChampionshipSuperbike World Championship
Superbike World Championship is the worldwide Superbike racing Championship. The championship was founded in . The Superbike World Championship season consists of a series of rounds held on permanent racing facilities...
. In an attempt to level the playing field, 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 was at the end of its design life (which surrendered as much as 20 hp to the competition in 2007, its last year in WSBK) and that it would be too expensive to keep the 999 competitive. The 2007 WSBK rules limited V-twin engines to 1000 cc, 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
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
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 1200 cc for . However, this increase in displacement was not afforded without concessions on the part of Ducati. With the new 1200 cc maximum displacement for two-cylinders granted, the extra engine modifications allowed two-cylinder machines were surrendered. Engine modification rules for two-cylinder and four-cylinder machines are now parallel. Rules for three-cylinder machines remain as before.
Ducati won the 2008 Superbike World Championship
Superbike World Championship
Superbike World Championship is the worldwide Superbike racing Championship. The championship was founded in . The Superbike World Championship season consists of a series of rounds held on permanent racing facilities...
with its 1098 R, along with the 2008 British Superbike Championship. Ducati have won 13 World Championships since the Superbike World Championship was established in 1988, and secured the manufacturer’s title for the 15th time.
Remodelled for 2009
For 2009, Ducati took the past success of the 1098 and modified it to honour a racing legend and to improve the performance of the Superbike.Key changes include an upgrade into a 180 hp L-Twin "Testastretta Evoluzione" engine, and the inclusion of the Ducati Traction Control for better handling. The more common version of the bike is called "1098-09 R", which comes with the traditional Ducati red fairing, black chassis, and white sub-frame. The wheel rims are gold colored.
The main reason for Ducati to re-model this bike was to celebrate Troy Bayliss
Troy Bayliss
Troy Bayliss is a retired Australian motorcycle racer. During his career Bayliss won the Superbike World Championship three times, as well as the British Superbike Championship and a MotoGP race, all with Ducati. He finished his career after winning the 2008 World Superbike title...
' victory in the 2008 Superbike World Championship season
2008 Superbike World Championship season
The 2008 World Superbike racing season was the 21st season of the Superbike World Championship. Corona Extra ceased to be the championship's title sponsor, as it had been since 1998...
riding for Ducati, after which he retired. Ducati built the remodelled 1098 to salute the career of Bayliss and his three World Championships. It also allowed for Ducati to sell a few models of the 1098 in a colour scheme very similar to the one that Bayliss' bike used during his successful races in the 2008 Grand Prix, as well as his number "21" on the side. This model is suitably named "Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition". According to Ducati, only 500 units of this new bike were manufactured. Other additions to the 1098 R Bayliss LE include carbon fibre heat shield on the exhaust and 5-spoke wheels (similar to Bayliss' original).
Reviews and awards
- The SWA (Supertest World Association) awarded the 1098 the "Best Bike of the Year" award for 2008.
- "International Bike of the Year 2007 and 2008" by the choices of the world's moto-journal communities as well as journalists.
- "Best of Show" reward in Italy and abroad.
- "Best Design" and "Best Sportbike" awarded by the Motorcycle Design Association.
- "Bike of the Year 2007" award given by magazines Moto, Australian Motorcycle News and MotorradMotorrad (magazine)Motorrad is a German magazine about motorcycles and motorcycling. With an average circulation of approximately 135,000 copies it is Europe's largest magazine for this target audience. It is published biweekly by the publishing house Motor Presse Stuttgart...
.
Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise:| 1098 | 1098 S | 1098 R | |
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| CHASSIS | |||
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | ||
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 in) | ||
| Rake | 24°30' / 24,5° | ||
| Front suspension | Showa Showa Corporation is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan.Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to... 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN |
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| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm (13 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Brembo Brembo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. It was established in Bergamo, Italy in 1961. Soon after the company was formed, it specialised in disc brakes, which were exclusively imported from the United Kingdom at the time... Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. |
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| 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 Pirelli Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. The company, the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, is present in over 160 countries, has 20 manufacturing sites around the world and a network of around 10,000 distributors and retailers.Founded in Milan in 1872,... Dragon Supercorsa Pro tire) |
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| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa Showa Corporation is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan.Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to... monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins Öhlins Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden... TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5 in) | ||
| Rear brake | 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, 2-piston caliper | ||
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm) | 10-spoke forged light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm) | |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Pirelli Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. The company, the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, is present in over 160 countries, has 20 manufacturing sites around the world and a network of around 10,000 distributors and retailers.Founded in Milan in 1872,... Dragon Supercorsa Pro tire) |
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| 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 - Red - Racing Gold) (Troy Bayliss LE Paint Scheme - Red - Black) |
| Versions | Dual seat | Dual seat | Single seat |
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled | ||
| Displacement | 1099 cc | 1198.4 cc | |
| 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 @ 9750 rpm | 132.4 kW @ 9750 rpm | |
| Torque | 90.4 ft.lbf @ 8000 rpm | 99.1 ft.lbf @ 7750 rpm | |
| Fuel injection | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. | ||
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter Catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint... and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter Catalytic converter A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint... and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers |
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| 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 |
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| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 | ||
| Final drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 | ||
| Clutch | Dry multiplate Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... with hydraulic control |
Dry multiplate Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... with hydraulic control slipper clutch Slipper clutch A slipper clutch is a specialized clutch developed for performance oriented motorcycles to mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders decelerate as they enter corners.... |
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| OTHER | |||
Successor
The 1098 and 1098S were replaced in the Ducati lineup by the Ducati 1198Ducati 1198
The Ducati 1198 is a sport bike made by Ducati since 2009. For the 2011 model year there are two models: the 1198 and 1198SP . The 1198 shares design elements with its predecessor 1098, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and lighter fairings ,...
in 2009. The 1198 has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, fairing, speedometer, headlights, the addition of traction control
Traction control system
A traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
and a few other minor changes.
The 1098R still remain in production.
External links
- Ducati 1098 Official Ducati site
- Ducati Unveils Stunning 1098 Superbike article from Motorcycle Daily
- Ducati Releases 1098 article from Motorcycle USA
- 2008 Ducati 1098R Review 2008 Ducati 1098R Review from Motorcycle.com
- Ducati 1098 review Road tests of the Ducati 1098 and 1098R