Ducati Superbike 1098 S

The most powerful, lightest L-Twin Superbike in history

The new 1098 S has achieved the status of the highest performance Ducati street bike ever by reducing weight to the max and adding world-class components to an already record-breaking design. If owning the ultimate Superbike is your dream, the ‘S’ is ready to deliver.

Suspension is of the very highest performance standard. The fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins FG511 forks, which sport low friction Titanium Nitride fork sliders, respond effortlessly to every imperfection in the tarmac. Beyond their advanced engineering solutions, one of the most important characteristics of Öhlins forks is their ability to communicate the condition and quality of the tyre-to-road contact patch, a feature that puts every rider in superior control. The suspension system is completed and perfectly balanced by using a fully adjustable Öhlins 46PRC rear shock with a ride enhancing top-out spring, controlling the single-sided swingarm for outstanding drive, traction and steering precision.  The Öhlins package is completed with a control-enhancing adjustable steering damper.

The ‘S’ also sets a new standard for lightweight performance.  On any sport or race bike, the most effective area to reduce weight is its “unsprung weight”. These are components like tyres, brakes and wheels. Lighter wheels have a lower ‘moment of inertia’ that is beneficial with every direction change and application of the brakes. The 1098 addresses this important area by mounting Marchesini forged and machined wheels, reducing weight by 1.9kg (4lbs). Both front and rear are super lightweight and their benefit is immediately apparent. A red pin-stripe around the front and rear rime denotes their high-tech ‘S’ status. The weight saving is further enhanced with the application of a carbon fibre front fender.

The 1098 S is also supplied with the Ducati Data Analysis system as standard equipment. The DDA package supplied with the ‘S’ version enables the retrieval of data and analysis of data collected from your previous track session or road trip. The DDA package includes software for your personal computer on CD, a data retrieval USB key and instructions.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Type	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement	1099cc
Bore x Stroke	104 x 64,7mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Power	160hp - 119.3kw @ 9750rpm
Torque	12.5kgm - 90.4lb-ft @ 8000rpm
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
Emissions	Euro 3

Transmission

Gearbox	6-speed
Ratio	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22,5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final Drive	Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
Clutch	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Vehicle

Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase	1430mm / 56.3in
Rake	24,5°
Steering Angle	28,5°
Front Suspension	Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down
Front Wheel Travel	120mm / 4.7in
Front Wheel	5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with
Rear Wheel Travel	127mm / 5in
Rear Wheel	5-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17
Front Brake	x 330mm semifloating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers
Rear Brake	245mm disc, 2-piston
Fuel Tank	15.5 l (of which 4 l reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Dry Weight	171kg / 377lbs* *excludes battery, lubricants and coolant for liquid cooled models
Seat Height	820mm / 32.3in
Max Height	1100mm / 43.3in
Max Length	2100mm / 82.6in
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 metre, immobilizer. DDA system enabled.
Warranty	2 years unlimited mileage

Version

Versions

Dual-seat

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