Ducati 1098

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2007 Ducati 1098
Manufacturer:	Ducati<tr><th>Predecessor:<td>Ducati 999</tr><tr><th>Successor:<td>current</tr><tr><th>Parent company:<td>Ducati Motor Holdings, SpA</tr><tr><th>Class:<td>Sport bike</tr><tr><th>Platform:<td>trellis frame</tr><tr><th>Engine:<td>L-twin, Testastretta Evoluzione, Four valves per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled</tr><tr><th>Transmission:<td>6-speed</tr><tr><th>Rake:<td>24.5°</tr><tr><th>Wheelbase:<td>1430 mm</tr><tr><th>Seat Height:<td>820 mm</tr><tr><th>Dry weight:<td>173 kg</tr><tr><th>Fuel capacity:<td>15.5 L</tr>

Bore x stroke: 104 x 64.7 mm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Power: 119.3 kW (160hp) @ 9750 rpm
Torque: 12.5 kgm (90.4 lb-ft) @ 8000rpm
Induction: Marelli electronic fuel-injection with elliptical throttle bodies
Ignition: Electronic, one spark plug per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated dry multiplate clutch
Transmission: Six-speed gearbox with chain final drive
- Primary Drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1 (15/38)
Suspension: 43 mm Showa inverted cartridge forks at front, adjustable for preload, Sachs monoshock adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping at rear
Brakes: Twin 330 mm discs with Brembo Monobloc four-piston radial calipers at front, 245 mm disc with Brembo twin-pot opposed piston caliper at rear
Tires:
- Front: 120/70 ZR17 tubeless
- Rear: 190/55 ZR17 tubeless

[edit] General Description

The Ducati 1098 is a 1098 cc V-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 and should be available as a 2007 model. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 lbs torque, and weighs 381 pounds. MSRP of the base model will be $14,995 USD. The 1098 S will be priced at $19,995 USD while the limited edition 1098 S Tri-Colore will be $24,995.