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

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1098S, a sports machine that debuted in 2007 alongside the standard and R models. The standard and S models continued production until 2009, while the R version remained in production that year.

The Ducati 1098 was a sports machine manufactured between 2007 and 2009, sharing more design components with the older 998 than its 999 predecessors, including horizontally-mounted headlights, a non-integrated exhaust system, and a single-sided swingarm.

The 2008 Ducati 1098S was all about saving weight for components like tires, brakes, and wheels. The bike was fitted with Marchesini forged and machined wheels that reduced overall weight by 1.9 kg (4 lbs). In addition, the motorcycle featured a carbon fiber front fender and seat fairing cooling ducts.

As for power, the 2008 Ducati 1098S had its heartbeat set by a 1,099cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 160 hp with a peak at 9,750 rpm and 122 Nm (90 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

In the suspension department, the S version packed a 43 mm fully-adjustable upside-down TiN-coated Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins TTXR shock absorber, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for stopping power, the wheels were fitted with two 330 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent braking performance.