What is the difference between Ducati 1098 and 1198?
What is the difference between Ducati 1098 and 1198?
The horsepower difference is only 10 ponies, but you can feel the difference. The 1198’s 170hp is smoother- read the reviews. The 1198 engine weighs 6.5 lbs lighter than the 1098 (www.motorcycle.com) and 2007 1098S (identical engine as 1098) saw dyno results of 141 hp and 80 ft-lbs.
Is the 1098 a good bike?
“The Ducati 1098 is a wonderful motorcycle and a really solid used buy as long as you purchase a good one. As with any Ducati, maintenance is key to owning a 1098 and although the new Evoluzione engine is far better built and more reliable than the old V-twin in the 916/996/998/999, it still needs to be looked after.
How much horsepower does a Ducati 1098 have?
The 1098/1098 S makes a manufacturer claimed 160 hp (119 kW),138 hp (103 kW) rear wheel, 90.4 lb⋅ft (123 N⋅m) torque, 77.9 lb⋅ft (106 N⋅m) rear wheel, and weighs 173 kg (381 lb).
Is the Ducati 1098 a future classic?
Ducati 1098R (2008-2010): Future Classic.
How much is a 2008 Ducati 1098?
$15,995
Values
| Suggested List Price | Average Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $15,995 | $6,510 |
| Total Price | $15,995 | $6,510 |
Is a Ducati a good investment?
What is sure, is that Ducati’s Supeleggera is not a good investment. They have never got near their original price point when new and they may never deliver a profit. Put your money into an investment grade vintage motorcycle that has a history of increasing in value.
Does Ducati 1098 have traction control?
The ECU not only has reconfigured mapping to suit the racing mufflers, but also initiates the system dialogue that controls the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system. The 1098 R is the first ever production bike to be fitted with a true competition-level traction control.
