2009 Ducati 1198 REVIEW
Ducati is launching a new super byke this year '1198'.It is an upgradation of model Ducati '1098'.The 1198 shares identical design elements with its predecessor 1098, but has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, traction control and lighter fairings (on the S model), and a few minor paint changes.It is well known for its stylish look and mileage.It is available in Red, Black and Pearl White colours.
The 1198 makes a manufacturer claimed 170 hp (127 kW), 97.0 lb·ft (131.5 N·m) torque, and weighs 173 kg (381 lb). The 0-60 mph time is less than 2.5 seconds and top speed is estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). All these figures give the 1198 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made
2009 Ducati 1198 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type : L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement : 1198.4cc
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
2009 Ducati 1198 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
2009 Ducati 1198 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Ducati 1198 CHASSIs
Frame : Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase : 1430 mm / 56.3
2009 Ducati 1198 SUSPENSION
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
2009 Ducati 1198 OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
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
2009 Ducati 1198 WALLPAPERS AND PICTURES
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