Ducati 1098 series. Feb 08

The priority in every step of the new Ducati Superbike development has been performance first. For the first time Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike technology have been combined to create premier sport bikes. To achieve this, every system, component and every detail were studied and pared down to its essence and performance increased to the maximum.

The 848 and 1098 are the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping Ducati Superbikes in history. The look and stance of the 848 and 1098 were designed by the combination of race track technology, track derived components and Ducati heritage. Their striking aerodynamic shape embraces a riding position, configured by Ducati racers and test riders for optimum speed and agility.The new Ducati Superbikes immediately strike you with their purposeful, no-nonsense attitude. Performance is first and foremost in every detail. Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front end meld with twin under seat silencers and single sided swingarm to express aerodynamics and agility. Add the new Testastretta Evoluzione engine at the heart of the machines and you get all out performance Ducati Superbikes.A number of 'firsts' for Ducati and production sport bike design have been introduced. The 848 and 1098 are the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for their weight-saving single sided swingarm.

More 'firsts' for a road going Ducati include the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6 derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the information instrumentation originally developed for the Desmosedici GP7. Furthermore, the 1098 is the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes.While providing significant weight savings of more than 3kg (6.5lbs), this method also ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers 1kg (2.2lbs) less weight, a much higher service life, improved clutch feel and quiet operation.With the first twist of the wrist, the powerful rush of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine confirms that the rules have changed. The 848's 134hp is not only 30% more powerful than its predecessor, but it provides a power-to-weight ratio even better than the potent 999.The new engineThe new 848 Testastretta Evoluzione engine becomes the benchmark for the middleweight sportsbike category, benefitting from all the experience accumulated with the larger engine on the 1098. It uses the same design guidelines and the same compact cylinder and cylinder head layout, but introduces for the first time an innovative crankcase. The 849cc engine has bore and stroke values of 94mm and 61.2mm respectively, which produce a ratio that is only slightly inferior to the 1098 (1.54 compared with 1.61), while maintaining the highly 'over-square' layout typical of racing engines.Power output is an impressive 98.5kW at 10,000 rpm and maximum torque is 96Nm at 8250 rpm. The cylinder head has been modified in line with the characteristic bore and stroke of the engine in order to optimize the fluid dynamics of the intake (straight and plunging) and exhaust ducts and combustion chamber. The compression ratio is 12:1.For the first time ever, this Testastretta Evoluzione engine sees the introduction of a special technology for the construction of the engine crankcase: Vacural casting.

This is a forced vacuum die casting method that allows jet characteristics to be improved thanks to the absence of porosity, gas inclusion and oxidation. This allows extremely high measurement precision and greater ductility for aluminium alloy. The 848 engine is fitted with a silent modular wet clutch.Finally, the 848's exhaust system follows the same layout and uses the same technology as the 1098. The system terminates with Ducati's trademark twin under-seat silencers, delivering the unmistakable signature sound of the big bore 90 L-Twin.ChassisDeveloped in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the 848 Trellis frame has a simplified tube layout featuring main section tubes increased in diameter from 28mm to 34mm, while being reduced in thickness from 2mm to 1.5mm. The 848, as all the Superbike family, is equipped with a single sided swingarm. The new lightweight Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm have enabled a more compact and further weight saving rear suspension linkage system to be used featuring separate lower pick-up points for the push-rod and suspension unit. This 'tandem' design effectively reduces stress around the linkage pick-up area of the Trellis frame. Working together with this highly efficient linkage is a fully adjustable Showa single shock for the 848, the same as the 1098.At the front the new 848 is equipped with fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with radial mounts. The front suspension is track-tuned and offers superior road holding and helps every rider to be more confident.Ducati 1098 RThe lightest and most powerful twin-cylinder bike of all time. Traction control fitted as standard for maximum track performance.The new 1098 R is the most powerful and lightest twin cylinder bike ever produced by Ducati, 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.The numbers speak for themselves. A total of 180hp is on tap for this new hypersport machine, together with an amazing torque value of 13.7 kgm.

The 1098 R is supplied with a racing kit for track use. This is made up of a pair of "102dB" carbon mufflers and a dedicated ECU, which further boost the Ducati's performance.
2008 Ducati 1098 R
Engine: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Capacity: 1,198cc
Bore/Stroke: 106 x 67.9mm
Compression Ratio: 12.8:1Max.
Power: 132.4kW @ 9750 rpm Max.
Torque: 134Nm @ 7750 rpm
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers Transmission: Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Final Drive: Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39
Clutch: Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control slipper clutch
Gearbox: 6-speed
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450
Suspension: Front - Ohlins 43mm, fully adjustable upside down fork. Wheel travel - 120mm. Rear - Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins TTX monoshock with top out spring. Aluminium single sided swingarm. 127mm wheel travel
Brakes: Front - Semi floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monoblock calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. Rear - 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank:15.5 litres
Dry weight: 165kg/171kg

With this kit the rider can also activate dialog between the ECU and the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system, which is fitted to a production bike for the first time ever. This extraordinary electronic system, developed and perfected in conjunction with Ducati Corse, controls rear wheel spinning and as a result allows the rider to manage the incredible torque of the new Testestretta Evoluzione engine, in particular when cornering and in exiting corners.The way DTC operates is regulated by the rider, who can simply select one of eight different profiles on the instrumentation display depending on different tarmac conditions and rider ability.The new engineCreated 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 132.4 kW at 9750 rpm and a torque value of 134Nm at 7750 rpm place the 1098 R at the very top of its category. It is the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine in Ducati's history.Like the 1098, the 'R' engine again presents the revolutionary layout of compact cylinders and cylinder heads. Whether external or internal, every new development has been conceived to create a lighter, more efficient, more powerful and ultra-compact engine. The cylinder heads and crankcase are in aluminium and have been sand cast to guarantee high resistance and at the same time reduce the weight of the finished component.The extreme performance of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine meant that modifications had to be made to the intake system: above all the cross-section of the elliptical throttle bodies has been increased from the 1098's 60 sq. mm to 63.9 sq. mm. Also, to guarantee sufficient fuel flow, it was necessary to use two injectors for each cylinder above the throttle body.

Ducati 1098-1098SThe look and stance of the 1098 were designed by the combination of race track technology, track derived components and Ducati heritage.Carefully designed not only for aerodynamic efficiency but also to hug the sleek lines of the chassis, the 1098 enables the rider to blend effortlessly into the race oriented riding position. Thanks to the forward thinking design and changeability of most components, the 1098 can quickly be transformed into a real race bike.The 1098 is the first production motorcycle to have the stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for its weight saving single sided swingarm. More 'firsts' for a road-going Ducati include the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6-derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the instrumentation originally developed for the new Desmosedici GP7.The 1098 has the soul of a race bike, pure and simple. The huge 104mm bore and all new cylinder head design unite to produce an awesome 119kW and an arm-wrenching 123Nm of torque. Developed together with Ducati Corse, the 1098 is a masterpiece of incredible performance.

2008 Ducati 1098 - 1098 S
Engine: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Capacity: 1,099cc Bore/Stroke: 104 x 64.5mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1 Max.
Power: 119.3kW @ 9750 rpm Max.
Torque: 123Nm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Transmission: Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Final Drive: Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39
Clutch: Dry, multi-plate with hydraulic control
Gearbox: 6-speed
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase: 1430mm
Steering angle: 28.5
Swingarm: Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
Suspension: Front - Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside down fork. Wheel travel - 127mm.Rear - Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single sided swingarm. 127mm wheel travel
Brakes: Front - Semi floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monoblock calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. Rear - 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank:15.5 litres
Dry weight: 173kg/171kg