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DUCATI 1098R (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2008, 2009

DUCATI 1098R 2008-2009 5 Photos
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In 2008, alongside the basic and S models, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1098R, the motorcycle closest to a race bike. Unlike the other two models, the R version received a boost in performance, offering more power and torque.

The 2008 machine was fitted with Traction Control, sand-cast crankcase, titanium valves, and con-rods, making the bike lighter, reducing the weight to 169kg (373 lbs), and making it one of the best torque-to-weight ratio machines in its class.

The 2008 Ducati 1098R took its muscles from a 1,099cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 180 hp with a peak force at 9,750 rpm and 134 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission, sending it to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 290 kph (180 mph).

In the suspension department, the bike packed a fully adjustable TiN-coated upside-down Ohlins fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a fully adjustable Ohlins TTXR shock absorber with an aluminum single-sided swingarm, offering 127 mm wheel travel.

As for the stopping power, the 2008 Ducati 1098R packed two 330 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

DUCATI 1098R 2008-2009

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engine specs
Type:liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement:1099 cm3
Bore X Stroke:4.1x2.5 in OR 104 mm
Compression Ratio:12.5:1
Horsepower:180/9750 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:99/7750 lb-ft/RPM OR 134/7750 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:EFI
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:dry, multiplate, hydraulic
Primary Drive:straight cut gears
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel, trellis
Front Suspension:43mm Ohlins fully-adjustable upside-down fork, TiN-coated
Rear Suspension:Ohlins TTXR fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage
Front Brake:dual 330mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake:single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
dimension specs
Overall Length:82.7 in OR 2101 mm
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:32.3 in OR 820 mm
Wheelbase:56.3 in OR 1430 mm
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:373 lbs OR 169 kg
Fuel Capacity:4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L
tyres specs
Front:120/70 ZR17
Rear:190/55 ZR17
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