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Ducati 1098 Tricolore - full specs and photos November 28, 2006

The 1098 S is also available in an additional special ‘Tricolore’ version (red, white and green), the colours of the Italian national flag. The ‘Tricolore’ sports the same specification as the 1098 S with the added features of the frame and wheels finished in traditional ‘racing gold’ colours. In addition, a 102 dB Termignoni racing muffler kit with dedicated ECU is supplied with the bike.

Suspension is of the very highest performance standard. The fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins FG511 forks, which sport low friction Titanium Nitride 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 system is completed and perfectly balanced by using a fully adjustable Öhlins 46PRC rear shock with a ride enhancing top-out spring, controlling the single-sided swingarm for outstanding drive, traction and steering precision. The Öhlins package is completed with a control-enhancing adjustable steering damper.

The ‘S’ also sets a new standard for lightweight performance. 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 1098 addresses this important area by mounting Marchesini forged and machined wheels, reducing weight by 1.9Kg (4lbs). 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 1098 S is also supplied with the Ducati Data Analyzer system as standard equipment. The DDA package supplied with the ‘S’ version enables the retrieval of data and analysis of data collected from your previous track session or road trip. The DDA package includes software for your personal computer on CD, a data retrieval USB key and instructions.

Technical Specifications Ducati1098 Tricolore

CHASSIS

FRAME: Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
WHEELBASE:1430 mm / 56.3 in
RAKE: 24°30′ / 24,5°
FRONT SUSPENSION: Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: 120 mm / 4.7in
FRONT BRAKE: 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.
FRONT WHEEL: 5-spoke Marchesini in forged and machined light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE: 120/70 ZR 17
REAR SUSPENSION: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: 127 mm / 5in
REAR BRAKE: 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
REAR WHEEL: 5-spoke Marchesini in forged and machined light alloy 6.00 x 17
REAR TYRE: 190/55 ZR 17
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 15.5 L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
WEIGHT *: 173 kg / 381lbs
SEAT HEIGHT: 820 mm / 32.2 in
INSTRUMENTS: Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel metre, immobilizer. DDA system enabled.
WARRANTY: 2 years unlimited mileage
COLOUR COMBINATIONS: (TANK-FRAME-WHEELS): (Red White and Green-Racing Gold-Racing Gold)
VERSION: Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.

ENGINE

TYPE: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT: 1099 cc
BORE X STROKE: 104 x 64.7 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.5:1
POWER*: 119.3 kw - 160 hp @ 9750rpm
TORQUE*: 90.4 lb-ft - 12.5 kgm @ 8000rpm
FUEL INJECTION: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
EXHAUST: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless with a 102 dB Termignoni racing muffler kit in carbon fibre complete with dedicated ECU.
EMISSIONS: Euro3

TRANSMISSION

GEARBOX: 6 speed
RATIOS: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
PRIMARY DRIVE: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
FINAL DRIVE: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38
CLUTCH: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer