The Ducati Superbike 1098 motorcycle specifications include a 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Superbike 1098 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 52% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 87th percentile across Ducati models.
About 26% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 78th 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.
160 hp — more powerful than about 87% of Ducati models with power data.
1,099 cc — larger displacement than about 78% 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 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.925 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 924.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 145.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.61:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,099 cc (67.06 cu in) |
| Power | 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 9,750 rpm |
| Torque | 122.6 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 104.0 x 64.7 mm (4.1 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.9247 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | (Red-Red-Black) , |
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| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.