Ducati Superbike 1098R Review

The Ducati Superbike 1098R is the ultimate superbike to be launched by Ducati. This bike as per the company’s information release sports the most powerful and advanced twin cylinder engine. The Ducati Superbike 1098R is a dedicated racing bike and has advanced electronics combined with superior technology that delivers exceptional performance.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Specifications

The Ducati Superbike 1098R review indicates that the bike comes with the 1198 cc L twin Testastretta Evoluzione engine. This engine can deliver power of 80 bhp at 9750 rpm along with peak torque of 134 Nm at 7750 rpm. The bike has 6-speed gears feature and famous Trellis chassis. The bike has 43mm fully adjustable upside down fork front ohlin suspension.

The rear suspension includes progressive linkage with adjustable ohlins. The bike was first launched in 2006 and it was the first bike to have the Brembo monobloc brakes. The bike was also launched with data acquisition system. The engine has been developed to make the bike entirely suitable for racing purposes.

The gears of the bike are also developed using high strength steel so as to ensure increased strength. The clutch and gears are developed so as to allow greater control and also to ensure that the bike can be effectively used even in extreme racing conditions. The chassis and suspension is designed to save weight and to increase strength.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Mileage

The mileage figures for the bike are not known.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Features

The instrumentation of the bike is taken from the winner GP7 project at the Ducati MotoGP world championship. The design is clear and information is managed through switch gear that is mounted on the handlebar. The Ducati Data Analyser is a system that records several different data options like vehicle speed, throttle opening, engine temperature, laps, lap times and distance travelled. The bike has digital fuel gauge and analogue tachometer.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Price and design variations

The starting price of the bike is around Rs 45 lakhs and the bike is available in two design variations which include Ducati Superbike 1098R and Ducati Superbike 1098R LE.

Ducati Superbike 1098R Colors

The colors in which the bike will be available are not known.