THE LIGHTEST AND MOST POWERFUL TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE OF ALL TIME
The new 1098 R is the most powerful and lightest twin-cylinder bike ever produced by the Borgo Panigale factory, with the highest torque/weight ratio in the sportbike category.

It is the jewel in the crown of the successful Superbike family and it represents the ultimate expression of racing technology applied to a production bike. Ducati Corse engineers and riders worked in close contact with the R&D division during the development of this project to produce a true racing bike, a masterpiece of incredible performance and innovation.

The numbers speak for themselves. A total of 180hp is on tap for this new hypersport machine, together with an amazing 99.1lb-ft of torque. The weight figure also confirms the racing origins of the 1098 R: 363lbs puts the bike at the forefront of this category. The development of the Testastretta Evoluzione has now found its crowning glory in the new engine for the latest addition to the Ducati family: the 1098 R.

Created after close collaboration between engineers from Ducati’s production and racing departments, this new engine is fitted with the same components powering the 1098 F08 that will take on the Japanese opposition in the 2008 World Superbike Championship. The R version of the 1098 has been boosted to an engine displacement of 1198cc. A bore increase from 104mm to 106mm and a stroke value of 67.9mm, producing a remarkable 1.56 ratio, complete the ‘over-square’ layout of the engine.

The power output of 180hp (132.4 kW) at 9750 rpm and a torque value of 99.1lb-ft (134Nm) at 7750 rpm place the 1098 R at the very top of its class. It is the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine in history and fitting reward to the continued ingenuity of Borgo Panigale engineers.

RACING KIT
Every 1098 R is equipped with a racing kit designed exclusively for use on the track that has a pair of carbon “102dB” silencers to increase power and a dedicated ECU. The ECU enables the activation of the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system with eight available profiles able to be selected through the instrument panel’s digital display.

CHASSIS

Frame:   Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450  
Wheelbase:   1430mm / 56.3 in  
Rake:   24°30' / 24,5°  
Front Suspension:   Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN  
Front Wheel Travel:   120mm / 4.7in  
Front Brake:   2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.  
Front Wheel:   5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17  
Front Tyre:   120/70 ZR17  
Rear Suspsension:   Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm  
Rear Wheel Travel:   127mm / 5in  
Rear Brake:   245mm disc, 2-piston caliper  
Rear Wheel:   5-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17  
Rear Tyre:   190/55 ZR17  
Fuel Capacity:   15.5L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)  
Dry Weight*:   Dry weight  
Seat Height:   820mm / 32.2in  
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  
Colour combinations (Tank-Frame-Wheels) :   Red  
  Red / Racing Gold  
Versions:   Single seat  

ENGINE
Type:  
L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled  
Displacement:  
1198.4cc  
Bore and Stroke:  
106x67.9mm  
Compression Ratio:  
12.8:1  
Power*:  
180hp - 132.4kw @ 9750rpm  
Torque*:  
99.1lb-ft 134Nm @ 7750rpm  
Fuel injection:  
Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.  
Exaust:  
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  
Ratio:  
1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 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 slipper clutch