DUCATI 1198 R Corse Review

"Built to win" DUCATI 1198R Corse Special Edition.

Superbike heritage design, engineered and built in Bologna, Italy.
Always represented the pinnacale of Ducati motocycle technogy and racing success


Superbike aerodynamics
Carefully design for aerodynamic efficiency and hug the sleek lines of the chassis. Lightweight bodywork contribute consider to overall performance by reducing weight assisting rider to effortlessly tuck in from the wind stream protecting the Testastretta Evoluzione engin's power output.
Twin injectors for each cylinder ensureing progressinve and fluid power delivery throughout the rev-rang. Capacity to provide much heavier fueling when used in competition.

Power & torque curves
1198 R produce 180 Hp at 9,750 rmp and 99.1 lb-fr of brute torque at 7,750 rpm in standard mode.




Engine

Type
L-Twin cylinder, 4 titanium valves per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Displacement

1198.4cc

Bore x Stroke

106x67.9mm

Compression Ratio

12.8:1

Power

180hp (132.4kW) @ 9750rpm

Torque

99.1lb-ft 134Nm @ 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

Chassis
Frame

Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450

Wheelbase

1430mm (56.3in)

Rake

24.5°

Front Suspension

Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN

Front Wheel Travel

120mm (4.7in)

Front Wheel

7-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17

Front Tyre

Diablo Supercorsa SC 120/70 ZR17

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm

Rear Wheel Travel

127mm (5in)

Rear Wheel

7-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17

Rear Tyre

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC 190/55 ZR17

Front Brake

2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad

Rear Brake

245mm disc, 2-piston calliper

Fuel Tank Capacity

18l - 4.75gallon (US)

Transmission
Gearbox

6 speed

Ratio

1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=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 slipper clutch

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