DUCATI 1198 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2011, Ducati launched the Ducati 1198R Corse Special Edition, a sports motorcycle that marked the historic introduction of a new Ducati Corse logo. In addition, the bike was fitted with an aluminum fuel tank, traction control, and Ducati Corse livery.

The bike was equipped with standard features, such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Ducati Traction Control (DCT), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), and Ducati Data Analysis (DDA). It also featured race-derived Ohlins suspension, a steering damper, Brembo brakes, a dual exhaust system, and carbon fiber body parts.

The 2011 Ducati 1198R Corse Special Edition was brought to life by a 1,198cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 180 hp at 9,750 rpm and 134 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

The bike packed a full fairing in the appearance department with a small windscreen and twin eye-shaped headlights, a single seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the sear, and lightweight seven-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's handling was operated by a 43 mm fully-adjustable upside-down Ohlins telescopic fork on the front and a fully-adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking system, the bike packed two 330 mm semi-floating discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 1198SP, a track-ready machine right from the factory floor. The SP model was an upgraded version of the standard 1198, fitted with cutting-edge, race-breed features.

The 2011 Ducati 1198SP, like the standard model, came equipped with a Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS), and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA). In addition, the SP version featured a rear Ohlins TTX suspension, a slipper clutch, and a lightweight aluminum fuel tank.

In the performance department, the bike packed the same 1198cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as its predecessors, with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 170 hp with maximum strength at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, a slipper clutch, a final chain drive, and boasting 168 kg (370 lbs) dry weight, the 2011 machine reached 281 kph (175 mph).

The bike's suspension comprised a fully adjustable TiN-coated upside-down Ohlins telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear with 127 mm wheel travel.

In the braking department, the 2011 Ducati 1198SP was equipped with two 330 mm semi-floating discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping power.

In 2011, at the INTERMOT Motorcycle Show in Germany, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1198, a sports machine that introduced several types of equipment as standard.

The 2011 Ducati 1198 was fitted with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS), and Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) as standard equipment. The DQS system marked the first time in history that quick-shift electronics were fitted to a production Ducati machine.

The bike was similar to its predecessor in the appearance department, with a full fairing, a small windscreen, twin eye-shaped headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and ten-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike was brought to life by a 1,198cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine coupled to an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 170 hp at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 280 kph (174 mph).

The suspension system was operated by a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down telescopic Ohlins fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent handling.

The braking system was carried from its predecessor, with a 245 mm disc, a dual-piston caliper on the rear, and two 330 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front, delivering excellent stopping power.

The Ducati 1198 was a sports bike manufactured by Ducati from 2007 to 2009. The bike shared design elements with its 1908 predecessor but also came with more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and paint modifications.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1198R Corse Special Edition, a machine that marked the introduction of a new Ducati Corse logo and packed a factory team-style aluminum fuel tank, a Corse livery, and a race kit.

Compared to the S version, the Ducati 1198R Corse came with a power boost that led to more power and torque, making it the most potent twin-cylinder machine available on the market then.

In addition, like its S-suffixed sibling, the R version featured carbon fiber body parts and a race-inspired livery, making it one of the most sought-after machines manufactured by the House of Bologna.

The 2010 Ducati 1198R Corse Special Edition took its power from a 1,198cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system handling the pistons, boasting 180 hp at 9,750 rpm and 134 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque with maximum peak force at 7,750 rpm.

The bike packed a lightweight exhaust system with a catalytic converter and two lambda sensors for optimum engine mapping and EURO3 compliance. The dual under-seat-mounted mufflers delivered the unmistakable signature note of the big bore Desmo 90 degrees L-twin engine.

In 2010, a French Ducati dealership decided to sell a limited number of Casey Stoner Ducati 1198S Phillip Island Replica machines to commemorate the 2009 race at Phillip Island. The bike was dressed in the same livery Stoner ran in his home race.

The 2010 special edition machine featured a Bloody's Paint Forbach paint job with additional top-end Ducati Performance components and a full titanium Ducati Corse 70 mm Termignoni exhaust system.

In other departments, the 2010 Ducati 1198S Casey Stoner Phillip Island Replica was identical to the standard S version, packing the same 1198cc engine, braking, and suspension systems.

The bike had its soul brought to life by a 1,198cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 170 hp with a peak force at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a dry multi-place hydraulic clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 281 kph (175 mph).

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Ohlins on the front with 120 mm wheel travel. On the rear, it had a fully adjustable Ohlins Shock absorber with 127 mm wheel travel.

Two 330 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear achieved the braking performance.

The Ducati 1198 was a sports bike made by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer from 2009 to 2011, alongside the S version. The bike shared design components with its 1098 predecessor but delivered more power and torque. It also featured redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, minor paint changes, and traction control.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 1198S Corse Special Edition, a sports machine that marked the historic introduction of a new Ducati Corse logo, along with a factory team-style aluminum fuel tank, a Corse livery, and a race kit.

The special edition machine also featured the same specifications as the S model, packing the same engine, suspension, and braking systems. Also, the bike rolled on seven-spoke light alloy wheels.

At the bike's core was a 1198cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 170 hp with a peak at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The bike suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Ohlins telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the 2010 Ducati 1198S Corse Special Edition 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.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1198S, a sports machine that combined World Superbike technology with a powerful engine, top-end suspensions, lightweight chassis elements, and a racing-style traction control system made for road use.

For appearance, the bike featured an aggressive design with a full fairing, a small windscreen, twin eye-shaped headlights, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and seven-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike was fitted with a high-performance Ohlins suspension, comprising a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down TiN-coated fork on the front and a fully adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering top-shelf suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike 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, delivering robust and reliable stopping power.

The 2010 Ducati 1198S had its heartbeat set by an 1198cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 170 hp at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak force at 8,000 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 281 kph (175 mph).

In addition, the machine was supplied with the Ducati Data Analysis (DDA) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) as standard.

The Ducati 1198 was a sports bike manufactured by Ducati from 2009 to 2011. It shared design components with its 1098 predecessor but came in a more powerful package, delivering more power and torque.

In addition, it had redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, lighter fairings on the S version, and several paint changes. Another feature borrowed from the 998 models was the distinctive single-sided swingarm.

In the appearance department, the bike delivered an aggressive stance, with its eye-shaped twin headlights, full fairing with a small windscreen, a bulbous fuel tank, a single-sided swingarm, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and ten-spoke lightweight wheels.

The 2010 Ducati 1198 was powered by a 1198cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system in charge, delivering an output power of 170 hp with a maximum peak force at 9,750 rpm and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

With a six-speed manual transmission, a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch, a final chain drive, and a 171 kg (377 lbs) dry weight, the bike reached 280 kph (174 mph).

The bike was built on a tubular steel Trellis frame with a 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, offering 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, delivering robust and reliable braking performance.

The Ducati 1198 was a sports bike made by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati from 2009 to 2011.

For the 2011 model year, Ducati made available two versions, such as the 1198SP, which replaced the 1198S, and 1198, which shared design elements with its predecessor but featured more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control, and a few minor paint changes.

In 2009, Ducati launched the 1198S model, which incorporated more World Superbike technology than ever before by taking the 1198 engine and adding top-of-the-range suspension, lightweight chassis components, and a racing-style traction control system designed for road use.

As for suspension, the bike packed a 43 mm Ohlins TiN fully-adjustable upside-down fork on the front and a fully-adjustable progressive linkage monoshock, and an aluminum single-sided swingarm on the rear, while both front and rear Ohlins package was topped by an adjustable steering damper that enhanced control.

For braking performance, the bike featured two 330 mm semi-floating discs with radially-mounted Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm dis squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 2009 Ducati 1198S was brought to life by a 1198cc four-stroke L-Twin cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 170 hp with maximum strength at 9,750 rpm and 131 Nm (97 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.