The Ducati 1198 motorcycle specifications include a 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 171 kg (377 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 1198 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 37% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 94th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Ducati models.
820 mm — taller than about 63% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
820
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
Model information
| Year released | 2010 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) |
| Torque | 131.5 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 97.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
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| Front suspension | Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rake | 24.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 lb) |
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| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9942 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, white |
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| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
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