Ducati 1098
Ducati 1098 . .
The 1098 has the soul of a race bike, pure and simple. The riding positionencourages the rider to mould to the sleek lines of the tank and seat: manand machine are made one. It transmits the quality and character of contactbetween road surface and tire, it signals the way the chassis will reactnext and responds instinctively to rider commands.
Satisfying all the senses, the throaty roar of the twin under-seatexhausts are synchronized with the howl of the elliptical throttle bodiesproviding a fitting fanfare for the new 1098 Testastretta EVOluzioneengine. The huge 104mm bore and all-new cylinder head design unite toproduce an awesome 160hp and an arm-wrenching 90+ lb-fts of torque.Developed together with Ducati Corse, the 1098 is a masterpiece ofincredible performance and innovation.
The Superbike is available in two versions: the awesome 1098, and forthose who demand the ultimate in performance with the very best suspension,lightweight wheels and components, the 1098 S.
Ducati Superbikes, designed, engineered and built in our Bologna, Italyfactory, have always represented the pinnacle of Ducati motorcycletechnology and racing success. For Ducati, racing and winning are a way oflife and a way of thinking for our designers, engineers and everyone at thefactory. The unique engineering solutions they embrace are proven on therace track, where the only way to the winner's circle is with technicalsuperiority and dependable performance.
Motorcycles are the only thing that Ducati designs, develops andmanufactures – they are our single motivation – the new 1098 and 1098 SSuperbikes crystallize the essence of Ducati. They are in form and functionthe culture and product of a company dedicated to engineering excellence andwinning performance.
Simply claiming superior performance and technical innovation is notenough. Ducati backs it up with results. Ducati has dominated WorldSuperbike racing, winning 12 of the last 16 World Championships and takingthe Manufacturers’ Trophy 14 times since 1990. Furthermore, Ducati has wonmore individual World Superbike races than all other manufacturers combined.The results speak for themselves.
Engine
The new Testastretta EVOluzione engine is the crowning glory of Ducati’sdevelopment and perfection of the L-Twin engine. World Superbike dominancefor the last 15 years is the result of continual commitment to twin-cylindertechnology and the 1098 Testastretta EVOluzione, the most powerfultwin-cylinder production engine in history, is a fitting reward to ourengineers’ continued ingenuity.
The 1098 engine is immediately recognizable by its completely new compactcylinders and cylinder heads. Other 1098 innovations and revisions are lessobvious as they reside inside the EVOluzione’s engine cases, but whetherexternal or internal, every new development was conceived to create alighter, more efficient, more powerful and ultra-compact engine for the newgeneration of Ducati Superbikes.
The 1098 capacity is a result of a significant increase in the bore andstroke of the EVOluzione motor. Highly ‘over-square’, it now sports a big104mm bore and a relatively short 64.7mm stroke. To optimize the benefitsof the new, big Ducati Twin, the cylinder heads have been completelyredesigned and, when combined with advanced MotoGP induction technology,enable even the standard specification 1098 to produce more power than theprevious extreme Testastretta ‘R’ engine.
The EVOluzione features a reduction in the angle between intake andexhaust valves allowing highly efficient, straight intake ducts and newlyshaped combustion chambers that contain racing size ‘R’ valves (42mm inlet,34mm exhaust), operated by radical ‘R’ derived camshafts. The new cylinderheads also benefit from fewer components and include magnesium covers toachieve a staggering weight-saving of over 3kg (6.5+lbs).
After optimizing the EVOluzione cylinder heads, engineers then focusedupon releasing the potential of the new design by feeding them withMotoGP-derived elliptical throttle bodies. With a 30% increase in air flowover conventional throttle bodies, the new elliptical shape contributes anincredible 5hp increase to the record-breaking motor.
The Testastretta EVOluzione is the lightest Ducati Superbike engine ever,thanks to close scrutiny of every engine component. A total of 5kg(11.1lbs) has been saved by reducing the weight of many components,including transmission gears and the gear selector drum as well as the oilpump and primary gears.
The Testastretta EVOluzione’s increase in power is protected by a highlyefficient oil cooler with increased surface area and an advanced coolantradiator assisted by lightweight, high flow electric fan assemblies. Thecompact and intricate design of the cooling system integrates perfectly withthe 1098’s wind-cheating aerodynamics and sleek lines.
Finally, the 1098 is complemented by an all-new exhaust system.Significantly lighter, it has been engineered with a power-increasingsymmetrical 2-1-2 layout that uses 52mm-57mm diameter tubing with wallthickness reduced by 30% to 0.8mm (.030in). The system terminates withDucati’s trademark twin under-seat silencers, delivering that unmistakablesignature sound of the big bore 90° L-Twin.
ChassisThe 1098 chassis and suspension have received the same detailed study andperformance first priority approach. The goal was to achieve considerableweight saving while building-in strength and rigidity to manage the newhigh-powered Testastretta EVOluzione engine. Each and every component notonly contributes to achieving superior road holding and stability, but whenassembled, become a system with value far greater than the sum of all itsparts.
Trellis FrameDeveloped in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the 1098 Trellis frame has beendesigned with a simplified tube layout featuring main section tubesincreased in diameter from 28mm to 32mm, while being reduced in thicknessfrom 2mm to 1.5mm. The result is a 14% increase in rigidity and a weightsaving of 1.5kg (3.3lbs).
Single-sided SwingarmOur engineers were encouraged to re-think the construction technique of the1098’s unique single-sided swingarm. The solution was to produce the mainoperational components using individual aluminum castings so as to ensurestrength around the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, withfabricated aluminum sections used to complete the construction into asingle, beautifully engineered component.
Rear SuspensionHighlighting the way in which individual components are influenced by eachother, the new lightweight Trellis frame and single-sided swingarm haveenabled a more compact and further weight-saving rear suspension linkagesystem that features separate lower pick-up points for the push-rod andsuspension unit.
This ‘tandem’ design effectively reduces stress around the linkagepick-up area of the Trellis frame. Working together with this highlyefficient linkage is a fully adjustable Showa single shock for the 1098 andan incredible Öhlins shock for the 1098 S. A vitally important feature ofthe 1098’s rear suspension system is the ability to adjust rear ride heightindependent of spring pre-load and other suspension settings, critical whenseeking the perfect set-up for personal riding style or track conditions.
Front SuspensionThe fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks with a special low friction TitaniumOxide-treated sliders on the 1098, and spectacular 43mm Öhlins with lowfriction Titanium Nitride sliders on the 1098 S, both feature radialMonobloc caliper mountings. The unique look of these mountings furtherunderlines the no-compromise racing specification of the 1098. Both frontsuspension solutions are professionally track-tuned and offer superior roadholding, deliver superior feedback, and help every rider to be moreconfident and in control.
Brakes - Monobloc Calipers With a Superbike as capable as the 1098, superior stopping power isfundamental. The 1098 is the first production street bike to use Brembo’sMonobloc caliper racing technology. The M4-34 calipers are machined from asingle piece of alloy, vs. the bolt-together construction of conventionalcalipers. The Monobloc design has much higher rigidity and resistance todistortion during extreme braking, and therefore gives a much more precisefeel at the brake lever.
The 1098 also introduces for the first time on a Ducati, big 330mm discswhich, when matched to the Monobloc calipers, achieve spectacular brakingpower. Despite the larger diameter, their weight has not increased due tothe use of racing-style narrow braking surfaces. The use of Monobloctechnology combined with the legendary stability of Ducati’s Trellis frameand the 1098’s overall weight savings has made world championship levelbrake performance available for the road.
Super Lightweight Wheels The weight saving of 250g achieved on the front wheel substantiallyreduces the moment of inertia and enhances the 1098’s change of directionand braking performance. The rear wheel is just as impressive with acomplete redesign for its single-sided swingarm application that hasresulted in a reduction of over 1kg compared with traditional Ducatisingle-sided swingarm fitments.
Both the 1098 and 1098 S benefit from the lightweight Marchesini Y-shapedspoke wheels, but the ‘S’ goes even further by using machine finishedforged-aluminum, a special process normally reserved for the production ofrace wheels. Another first for Ducati is the mounting of 190/55 rear tires,our widest ever, and the new standard for traction and control.
Aerodynamic Bodywork Carefully designed not only for aerodynamic efficiency but also to hugthe sleek lines of the chassis, the 1098 enables the rider to blendeffortlessly into the race-oriented riding position. Great care has beentaken in the design of the air supply ducts so to ensure efficient air-flowthrough radiator and oil coolers as well as provide ample air delivery tothe airbox feeding the powerful new Testastretta EVOluzione engine.
Moulded in lightweight Terblend, the bodywork’s form becomes aconsiderable contributing factor to the overall performance of the machineby helping reduce weight even further while allowing the rider toeffortlessly ‘tuck in’ from the wind stream and turbulence to achievemaximum straight-line track speed.
Electronics and InnovationDesmosedici-style digital instrumentation is taken from Ducati’s MotoGPGP7 project. This pure racing, minimalist solution by Digitek has noswitches or buttons to compromise its clean lines.
Instead, information additional to the default read-outs is managed byhandlebar-mounted switch gear, allowing the rider to scroll through andselect from various menus. The default read-out presents rpm and speed,with the former displayed across the screen in a progressive bar graph.Optionally, the rpm and speed can be displayed in numeric values. Theinstrument display also doubles as a control panel for the activation of thedata acquisition system as well as listing lap times recorded by using thehigh-beam flash button as a stopwatch.
Data Acquisition With the purchase of the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA), which includes PCsoftware, a USB-ready data retrieval card and instructions, owners are readyto review and analyze the performance of the 1098 and its rider, and makecomparisons between various channels of information. The DDA is availablefrom Ducati Accessories, and is supplied as standard equipment on the 1098S.
Normally used on race bikes only, the system records numerous channels ofdata including throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, enginetemperature, distance traveled, laps and lap times. The system alsoautomatically calculates engine rpm and vehicle speed data so as to alsodisplay gear selection as an additional channel of information. At the endof a ride or track session, up to 2mb (approximately 3.5 hours) of data canbe downloaded to your PC ready to compare, analyze and get an inside view ofyou and your 1098’s performance.
Data can be analyzed in graphic form with options to zoom into detail ofspecific sections. Dragging a trace along a timeline to reveal individualvalues of the above listed channels enables the user to analyze performancein the same way that data technicians are able in factory teams.
DUCATI 1098 SThe most powerful, lightest L-Twin Superbike in history
The new 1098 S has achieved the status of the highest performance Ducatistreet bike ever by reducing weight to the max and adding world-classcomponents to an already record-breaking design. If owning the ultimateSuperbike is your dream, the ‘S’ is ready to deliver.
Suspension is of the very highest performance standard. The fullyadjustable 43mm Öhlins FG511 forks, which sport low friction TitaniumNitride fork sliders, respond effortlessly to every imperfection in thetarmac.
Beyond their advanced engineering solutions, one of the most importantcharacteristics of Öhlins forks is their ability to communicate thecondition and quality of the tire-to-road contact patch, a feature that putsevery rider in superior control.
The suspension system is completed and perfectly balanced by using afully adjustable Öhlins 46PRC rear shock with a ride enhancing top-outspring, controlling the single-sided swingarm for outstanding drive,traction and steering precision. The Öhlins package is completed with acontrol-enhancing adjustable steering damper.
The ‘S’ also sets a new standard for lightweight performance. On anysport or race bike, the most effective area to reduce weight is its“unsprung weight”. These are components like tires, brakes and wheels.Lighter wheels have a lower ‘moment of inertia’ that is beneficial withevery direction change and application of the brakes.
The 1098 addresses this important area by mounting Marchesini forged andmachined wheels, reducing weight by 1.9kg (4lbs). Both front and rear aresuper lightweight and their benefit is immediately apparent. A redpin-stripe around the front and rear rime denotes their high-tech ‘S’status. The weight saving is further enhanced with the application of acarbon fiber front fender.
The 1098 S is also supplied with the Ducati Data Analysis system asstandard equipment. The DDA package supplied with the ‘S’ version enablesthe retrieval of data and analysis of data collected from your previoustrack session or road trip. The DDA package includes software for yourpersonal computer on CD, a data retrieval USB key and instructions.