The Ducati 1098 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2007 to 2009, in three versions, the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R.[1][3] The 1098 was succeeded by the 1198 in 2009, though the 1098R remained in production that year.
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Also called | "Ten-nine-eight" |
| Production | 2200 (1098R: 227–209) |
| Predecessor | 999 |
| Successor | 1198 |
| Class | Sport bike[1] |
| Engine | 1,099–1,198 cc (67.1–73.1 cu in) 90° L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 104.0 mm × 64.7 mm (4.09 in × 2.55 in) 106.0 mm × 67.9 mm (4.17 in × 2.67 in) (1098R) |
| Top speed | 173.3 mph (278.9 km/h)[2] |
| Power | 160–180 hp |
| Torque | 90–99 ft·lbf |
| Related | Ducati 848 |
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. The 1098 was designed by Ducati designer, Giandrea Fabbro.[4]
Performance
The 1098/1098 S makes a manufacturer claimed 160 hp (119 kW),138 hp (103 kW) rear wheel, 90.4 lb⋅ft (123 N⋅m) torque, 77.9 lb⋅ft (106 N⋅m) rear wheel,[1] and weighs 173 kg (381 lb). The 0-60 mph time is less than 3.0 seconds and 1/4 mile at 10.015 seconds at 143.94 mph (231.65 km/h) and top speed of 173.3 mph (279 km/h).[2][3] The 1098 R, with its larger displacement 1198 cc engine, makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW), 99.1 lb⋅ft (134 N⋅m) torque. At the time of its release, these figures gave the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.[5]
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 Championship. 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 ue acing 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 rule were changed. Ducati prevailed when, in June 2007, the FIM announced that the engine capacity limit would increase to 1200 cc for 2008.[6] However, this increase in displacement wasot 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 machnes 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 and 2011 Superbike World Championship with ts 1098RS, a derivative of the 1098R (Bayliss on a 1098RS and Checa on a 1198RS). The 1098RS and the 1198RS were purpose buhe 1098R. In addition to the two World Superbike Championships it also won the 2008 British Superbike Championship. The RS Version was not intended nor legal for road use and wm,a flat rocker arm for the rear suspension that allowed f
Successor
The 1098 and 1098S were replaced in the Ducati lineup by the Ducati 1198 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.[7] The 1098R no longer remains in production.
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Ducati 1098 S Tricolore at International Motorcycle Show -
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Ducati 1098 S
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-15, retrieved 2010-01-03
- ^ a b Kunitsugu, Kent (June 29, 2010). "Ducati 1098S Vs MV Agusta F4 R 312 - High Dollar Hardware". Sport Rider. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ducati 1098 Review". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ^ DID. "Giandrea Fabbro-The unknown Ducati 1098 designer". Motorcyclists-online.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- ^ Bart Madson (2007-11-05). "2008 Ducati 848 and 1098R - First Look". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ^ "Changes to the Technical Rules for 2008". Superbike World Championship official web site. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
- ^ "1198 model information". Ducati. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20.
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