DUCATI 1098

 1098 Ducati sport bikes that are manufactured by the Italian Ducati motorcycle company since 2007. There are three different versions, called the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R. The first two models is replaced by the successor model, the Ducati 1198, which was introduced in 2009.

The 1098 more shares design elements with the older 998 as compared to its predecessor 999, such as horizontally placed lamps and non-integrated exhaust system. Another legacy is the transition from 916/998 single-sided swingarm. This goes back to more traditional Ducati design has been welcomed by many Ducati fans who criticized the design of the 999. Ducati 1098/1098 S/1098 R is available in black, red, yellow and 1098s in a special edition of the Italian national flag colors of red, white and green are called the Tricolore. The Ducati 1098 is designed by designers, Giandrea Fabbro.

1098/1098 S makes a manufacturer claimed 160 hp (119 kW), 90.4 pounds · ft (122.6 N · m) of torque, and weighs 173 kg (380 lb). 0-60 mph time of less than 3.0 seconds and top speed is estimated at 180 mph (290 km / h). The 1098 R makes a manufacturer claimed 180 hp (134 kW), 98.8 pounds · ft (134.0 N · m) of torque. All these figures give 1098 torque-to-weight ratio is the highest of any production sport bike ever made.

Ducati 1098 S

With the release of 1098, Ducati motorcycles create is not only for road riders, but also in the racing world, especially the World Superbike Championship. In an effort to level the playing field, WSBK regulations provide concessions for motor depending on the number of cylinders in their engine design. The fewer cylinders, more concessions, and with two-cylinder Ducati V-twin design capable of utilizing many of the concessions.

Ducati argues that while the engine is at the end of design life (which gave up as much as 20 hp to competition in 2007, his last year in WSBK) and that would be too expensive to maintain a competitive 999. WSBK in 2007 limited to the rules V-twin engine to 1000 cc, so that the Ducati does not effectively have the assurance that the 1098 are eligible for entry in the premier class. Before removing the 1098, Ducati lobbied to renew FIM WSBK rules to accommodate the new bike, threatened to withdraw from WSBK competition if the rules have not changed. Other manufacturers are not happy about racing bikes with larger engines, especially when the bike's Ducati, which has historically dominated the competition WSBK, and Suzuki even threatened to withdraw if the rules were changed. Ducati won when, in June 2007, the FIM announced that the engine capacity limit will be increased to 1200 cc to 2008. However, this increase in displacement is not given without a concession on the part of the Ducati. With a maximum displacement of 1200 cc two-cylinder new for granted, an additional engine modifications are allowed two-cylinder engine gave up. Rules engine modifications for two-cylinder engine and four-cylinder that now parallel. Rules for the three-cylinder engine remains as before.

Ducati won the 2008 Superbike World Championship with R 1098, along with the 2008 British Superbike Championship. Ducati has won 13 World Championships since the World Superbike Championship was established in 1988, and secured the title of producer for the time 15.


Remodeled for 2009

For 2009, Ducati took the past successes of 1098 and modified to honor the racing legend and to improve the performance superbike.

The main changes include an upgrade to 180 hp L-Twin engine "Testastretta Evoluzione", and the inclusion of the Ducati Traction Control for better handling. A more general version of the bike is called "1098-09 R", which comes with the traditional red Ducati fairing, chassis black, and white sub-frame. Gold-colored wheel rims.

The main reason for re-model Ducati motorcycles are for Troy Bayliss celebrates victory 'in the Superbike World Championship 2008 season riding for Ducati, after which he retired. Ducati building was renovated in 1098 to honor the career Bayliss and three World Championships. It also allows for Ducati to sell several models of 1098 in the color scheme is very similar to the one that bike Bayliss' used during the race a success at the 2008 Grand Prix, and the number "21" on the side. This model is suitably named "Bayliss Ducati 1098 R Limited Edition". According to Ducati, only 500 units of this new bike is produced. Other additions to the R 1098 LE Bayliss including carbon fiber heat shield on the exhaust and 5-spoke wheels (similar to the original Bayliss').

Reviews and awards Ducati 1098

    SWA (Supertest World Association) in 1098 which awarded "Best Bike of the Year" award for 2008.
    "International Bike of 2007 and 2008" by the choice of moto-journal in the world community as well as journalists.
    "Best of Show" award in Italy and abroad.
    "Best Design" and "Best Sportbike" awarded by the Association of Motorcycle Design.
    "Bikes of 2007" award given by the magazine Moto, Motorcycle News Australia and Motorrad.

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless noted otherwise: