DUCATI 1098S (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1098, a sports bike that came in three versions. The standard 1098 was joined by the 1098S and 1098R and continued production until 2009, when it was succeeded by 1198.

The bike was designed by Giandrea Fabbro and shared many components with the older 998 model, such as the horizontally-mounted headlights, a non-integrated exhaust system, and a single-sided swingarm.

Alongside the standard 1098, the Italian manufacturer launched the Ducati 1098S, a similar machine that received performance, maneuverability, and visual upgrades. Unlike its brother, the S version featured a red finish on the rear frame, red pinstripes on its blacked-out wheels, and black-finished exhaust mufflers.

Also, compared to the standard model, the S version featured Ohlins suspension both front and rear, with a 43 mm fully adjustable TiN-coated fork on the front and a TTXR shock absorber on the rear end. In addition, the Ohlins suspension was completed by an adjustable steering damper, offering extra control and stability.

In the performance department, the 2007 Ducati 1098S packed underneath its fuel tank a 1,099cc four-stroke liquid-cooled L-twin engine, delivering an output power of 160 hp at 9,750 rpm and 122 Nm (90 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 8,000 rpm.

With a six-speed manual transmission attached to the engine and a dry weight of 173 kg (381 lbs), the bike reached a top speed of 274 kph (170 mph).