The 168kg (370.3lb) (dry weight) 1198 SP creates a dream package by taking everything that the 1198 model has, including DTC, DDA and the new DQS systems, and adding top-of-the-range Öhlins suspension, lightweight chassis components, a lightweight factory team-style aluminium fuel tank and slipper clutch.
The high performance, fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins forks, which sport low friction titanium nitride-treated fork sliders, respond effortlessly to every imperfection in the tarmac. Beyond their advanced engineering solutions, one of the most important characteristics of Öhlins forks is their ability to communicate the condition and quality of the tyre-to-road contact patch, a feature that puts every rider in superior control. The suspension set-up at the rear is complemented with a fully adjustable Öhlins TTX rear shock equipped with a ride enhancing top-out spring and mounted to a single-sided swingarm for outstanding drive and traction.
The front-to-rear Öhlins package is completed with a control-enhancing adjustable steering damper.On any sport or race bike, the most effective area to reduce weight is its 'unsprung weight'. These are
components like tyres, brakes and wheels. Lighter wheels have a lower 'moment of inertia' that is
beneficial with every direction change and application of the brakes. The 1198 SP addresses this important area by mounting 7-spoke Marchesini forged and machined wheels. Both front and rear are super lightweight and their benefit is immediately apparent. The weight saving is further enhanced with the application of a carbon fibre front fender.
The 1198 SP weighs in at 1kg (2.2lb) less than the 2010 1198 S thanks to the beautifully made lightweight fuel tank, which also boosts the bike's fuel capacity by 2.5 litres (0.66 US gal) to 18 litres (4.75 US gal). The tank is formed in 2mm thick aluminium, brush finished and then painted and clear-coated to create a racing stripe of natural aluminium that accentuates the factory race tank feel.
The 1198 is supplied with the Ducati Data Analysis (DDA), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) systems as standard equipment. The DDA package enables the retrieval and analysis of data collected from a previous track session or road trip and DTC monitors front and rear wheel speeds to detect rear wheel-spin under acceleration and electronically reduces engine power to restore traction. DQS allows the throttle to remain open when changing-up through the gearbox, helping to save vital seconds in the pursuit of faster lap-times.
The 2011 1198 SP is available in two colour schemes. The traditional Ducati red is now supported by a new diamond black and completed with red Trellis frames and black wheels with signature red pin-striping.
Chassis
FRAME
Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
WHEELBASE
1430mm (56.3in)
RAKE
24°30'
FRONT SUSPENSION
Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
120mm (4.7in)
FRONT WHEEL
7-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
REAR SUSPENSION
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTX monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
127mm (5in)
REAR WHEEL
7-spoke forged light alloy 6.00 x 17
REAR TYRE
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 190/55 ZR17
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad
REAR BRAKE
245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
18l - 4.75 gallon (US)
DRY WEIGHT
168kg (370.3lb)
INSTRUMENTS
Digital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, DTC level selected (if activated) scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system and management of DDA, DQS and DTC
WARRANTY
2 years unlimited mileage
BODY COLOUR (FRAME/WHEEL)
Red (red / black) - Diamond black (red / black)
VERSIONS
Dual seat
SEAT HEIGHT
820mm (32.2in)
DDA
DDA
Standard equipment
DTC
DTC
Standard equipment
ABS
ABS
Not available on this model
Engine
TYPE
L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT
1198.4cc
BORE X STROKE
106x67.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
12.7:1
POWER
170hp (125kw) @ 9750rpm
TORQUE
97lb-ft 131.4Nm @ 8000rpm
FUEL INJECTION
Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
EXHAUST
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Transmission
GEARBOX
6 speed
RATIO
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
PRIMARY DRIVE
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
FINAL DRIVE
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
CLUTCH
Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slupper clutch
Emissions
STANDARD
follows the US Federal Regulation
