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When will the 1098 arrive dealer showrooms?
1098 standard:
Red-We anticipate deliveries will begin in mid-February and be completed by June.
Yellow-Deliveries will commence at the end of April or the beginning of May.
1098 S:
Red-Initial deliveries will begin in February with the 1098 Superbike Premiere Weekend and will be followed by a steady stream of bike deliveries through March, April and May.
Black-Deliveries will start in May and continue through June.
1098 S Tricolore:
Deliveries will begin in March and continue through May.

How will deliveries be prioritized?
Customers with standing deposits will get allocation priority in regards to initial 1098 deliveries. Within the next week, Ducati North America will release a Priority Reservation Request procedure to dealers in order to facilitate delivery of pre-sold units.

My dealer is sold out of the 1098-when are more going to be available?
We are currently working to secure more 1098 Superbikes for the North American market. Additionally, we will start the 2008 model year as soon as possible.

Does the 1098 come as a monoposto or biposto?
All bikes easily convert from monoposto to biposto. Each bike comes with a hard tail cowling insert that snaps into place to give the bike a “mono” look. A passenger seat and footpegs are also included with the bike and are easy to install.

What sets the 1098 S apart from the standard 1098?
The 1098 S comes with fully adjustable Öhlins FG511 forks, an Öhlins 46PRC rear shock and an Öhlins adjustable steering damper. In addition, the “S” comes with forged and machined Marchesini wheels which reduced unsprung weight by 4lbs-resulting in decreased inertia and a lighter, quicker handling motorcycle. Also included on the “S” are a carbon fiber front fender and the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA).

What makes the 1098 S Tricolore different from the 1098 S?
The 1098 S Tricolore comes standard with a full 70mm Termignoni 2-1-2 Exhaust System and the Drudi Performance Tricolore paint scheme.

Is the Tricolore a limited edition model?
This Tricolore is a limited edition exclusive to the 2007 model year.

Which models come standard with the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA)?
The 1098 S and the 1098 S Tricolore come with the DDA as standard equipment. The DDA is not included with the standard 1098, but it is available as a Ducati Performance accessory (Part # 28620401A, MSRP - $299).

Why did Ducati return to a single sided swingarm (SSS) configuration?
The goal in creating the 1098 was to improve all design aspects-technological and stylistic. The SSS on the 1098 meets both of these requirements. Not only is it beautiful, it delivers improved performance over the double sided swingarm on our previous generation Superbike. The 1098 SSS is both lighter and more torsionally rigid due to its innovative combination of sheet aluminum and gravity cast elements.

Why does the owner’s manual available online list 154hp when other sources are listing 160hp?
The horsepower ratings listed in the owner’s manual are used for homologation and represent the horsepower to the rear wheel. The actual horsepower to the countershaft is 160.

What is the availability of Ducati Performance Parts-specifically carbon fiber upgrades and Termignoni exhausts?
We are currently fulfilling dealers’ orders placed under the 1098 accessory campaign. For carbon fiber bodywork orders, we will begin fulfillment at the end of February. For exhaust systems, we have already begun shipment and expect to fulfill all orders by the end of March.

Is there a Racer Order Program or Employee Purchase Program for the 1098?
Due to demand currently exceeding our on-hand availability, we will not be able to honor any Race Order Program or Employee Purchase Program requests until we fill all pre-sold dealer orders.