Ducati 11998 and 1198SP Buyers Get GBP1,000 Voucher

The British division of Ducati today announced the launch of a new superbike promotion that will enable those purchasing a new 1198 or 1198SP model between June 1st and August 31st to receive a £1,000 voucher to spend in-store, on Ducati Performance Accessories or Apparel.

The £1000 voucher will allow new purchasers of the 1198 and 1198SP to choose a wide range of products from the world of Ducati Performance and Ducati Apparel. This can range from a new helmet, a set of leathers or a set of the almost obligatory Termignoni exhausts, so there are plenty to of choices of how to spend the voucher.

“The 1198 and 1198SP are bikes that many bikers aspire to and have already become iconic motorcycles due to their inspirational looks,  performance and their successes on and off the race track,” Ducati brags.

The 1198 now comes equipped with DucatiTraction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) as standard equipment while the brand new, track-ready 1198 SP rolls out with DTC, DQS, DDA, Ohlins TTX rear suspension,slipper clutch and lightweight aluminum fuel tank.

The application of DTC to the standard model 1198 underlines Ducati’s intention to broaden the use of tried and tested race-derived electronics to its higher powered range, while the introduction of DQS to the 1198 and 1198 SP marks the first time in history that “quick-shift” electronics have been fitted to a production Ducati.

These electronics join the liquid cooled, L-Twin, Desmodromic engine that produces 170hp at 9,750rpm and a class-beating 97 lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm.