Ducati 1198S (2009)

The Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione motorcycle was released in 2009 with a 1198 cc, four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder engine. The bike used Marelli electronic fuel injection and had a lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. The ignition was digital electronic and the bike had an electric starting mechanism. The Ducati 1198S had a max power of 125 kW and a max torque of 131.4 Nm at 8000 rpm. A straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 primary drive and chain, front sprocket 15, and rear sprocket 38 final drive were used. The bike featured a tubular steel Trellis frame, and an ~Ahlins 43mm with TiN fully adjustable upside-down fork front suspension, and a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock with top-out spring and aluminium single-sided swingarm rear suspension. It had 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers front brakes and a single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper rear brake. The bike weighed 169 kg and had a fuel capacity of 15.5 litres. It had a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.2 seconds and a top speed of 280.9 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione

Year: 2009


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel mufflers
Ignition: Digital electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 125 kW / 170hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m / 97 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Final drive: Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38

Gear Ratio: 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 22/25
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension: ~Ahlins 43mm with TiN fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 7-Spoke light alloy, 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel: 7-Spoke light alloy, 6.00 x 17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2100mm / 82.6in Height 1100mm / 43.3in
Wheelbase: 1430mm / 56.3 in
Rake: 24 degrees30′ / 24.5 degrees
Steering angle: 28 degrees30′ / 28.5 degrees
Seat Height: 820mm / 32.2in
Dry Weight: 169 kg / 373 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.2 sec

Top Speed: 280.9 km/h / 174.5 mph

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