1198S Overview

The high performance, fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins forks, which sport low friction titanium nitride-treated fork sliders, respond effortlessly to every imperfection in the tarmac. Beyond their advanced engineering solutions, one of the most important characteristics of Öhlins forks is their ability to communicate the condition and quality of the tyre-to-road contact patch, a feature that puts every rider in superior control. The suspension set-up at the rear is complemented with a fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock equipped with a ride enhancing top-out spring and mounted to a single-sided swingarm for outstanding drive and traction. The front-to-rear Öhlins package is completed with a control-enhancing adjustable steering damper.

The 'S' sets the standard for lightweight performance. On any sport or race bike, the most effective area to reduce weight is its 'unsprung weight'. These are components like tyres, brakes and wheels. Lighter wheels have a lower 'moment of inertia' that is beneficial with every direction change and application of the brakes. The 1198 S addresses this important area by mounting new 7-spoke GP replica Marchesini forged and machined wheels. Both front and rear are super lightweight and their benefit is immediately apparent. The weight saving is further enhanced with the application of a carbon fibre front fender.

The 1198 S is supplied with the Ducati Data Analysis (DDA) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) systems as standard equipment. The DDA package enables the retrieval and analysis of data collected from your previous track session or road trip. DTC monitors front and rear wheel speeds to detect rear wheel-spin under acceleration and electronically reduces engine power to restore traction. 

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DUCATI 1198S CHASSIS
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Rake	24,5°
Front suspension	Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front wheel travel	127 mm / 5 in
Front brake	2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
Front wheel	10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel	127 mm / 5 in
Rear brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel	10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
Rear tyre	190/55 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity	15.5 L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Weight *	171 kg / 377 lb
Seat height	820 mm / 32.2 in
Instruments	Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil
Warranty	2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels)	Rosso (Nero / Grigio) - Bianco perla (Nero / Grigio)
Versions	Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.
DUCATI 1198S ENGINE
Type	L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement	1198S.4cc
Bore x Stroke	106 x 67.9mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Power*	170hp - 125kw @ 9750rpm
Torque*	97lb-ft 131.4Nm @ 8000rpm
Fuel injection	Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Emissions	Euro3
DUCATI 1198S TRANSMISSION
Gearbox	6 speed
Ratios	1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 22/25
Primary drive	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
Clutch	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer