2008 Superbike 1098 R
The ‘R’ is a race bike, pure and simple. Its competition specification and superior components together with advanced electronics and race-proven chassis technology deliver a level of performance that empowers you with confidence and capability.
World Superbike rule changes mean that the road-going ‘R’ version is closer than ever to the factory race bike. The 1098 R is not a replica - it’s the real deal. An incredible 180 hp L-Twin Testastretta Evoluzione engine in a race-winning Trellis chassis set-up tips the scales at an unbelievably lightweight 165 kg (364 lbs) and comes with a race kit that introduces Ducati Corse’s world championship winning traction control system.
Technical Specifications
Chassis
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450, Front suspension: Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN, Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. Front brake: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad. Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper . Fuel tank capacity: 15.5l (of which 4l reserve) / 4.1US gal (of which 1US gal reserve)
Dry weight: 165kg / 364lb
Instruments: Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, 2 partial speedometers (Trip A and Trip B), trip fuel, rev counter, speed, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, engine cooling water temperature, air temperature, battery status (in the menu), Lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, lights, turn signals, neutral, over rev, vehicle diagnosis, engine diagnosis and immobilizer.
Engine
L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled, Displacement: 1198.4cc, Power: 180hp - 132.4kW @ 10000rpm, Torque: 99.1lb-ft 13.7kgm @ 7750rpm, Fuel injection: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers
Transmission
Gearbox: 6 speed, Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch