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The lightest, most powerful twin-cylinder bike ever and true
competition-level traction control system supplied as standard for maximum
track performance.
The 1098 R is the ultimate Superbike. The most advanced,
most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built, with the highest torque-to-weight
ratio in the sport bike category. It is the product of a team of designers and
engineers focussed on one objective only –to win.
The ‘R’ is a race bike, pure and simple. Its competition
specification and superior components together with advanced electronics and
race-proven chassis technology deliver a level of performance that empowers you
with confidence and capability.
World Superbike rule changes mean that the road-going ‘R’
version is closer than ever to thefactory race bike. The 1098 R is not a replica - it’s the real deal. An
incredible 180hp L-Twin Testastretta Evoluzione engine in a race-winning
Trellis chassis set-up tips the scales at an unbelievably lightweight 165kg
(364lbs) and comes with a race kit that introduces Ducati Corse’s world
championship winning traction control system.
Once again, Ducati raises the bar and sets the world
standard for sport bikes while turning the heads and racing the hearts of
enthusiasts throughout the world.
1098 Technology
Trademark Ducati features like the high
tail section, compact front end, twin under-seat silencers and single-sided
swingarm are just some of the features that turned the 1098 models into an
instant award-winning success. When launched in November 2006, the 1098 and
1098 S introduced a number of ‘firsts’ for Ducati and production sport bike
design. It was the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping
power of Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system
integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction
method for its weight-saving single-sided swingarm. More ‘firsts’ for a
road-going Ducati included the direct application of MotoGP technology, like
the power producing GP6-derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the
information-rich instrumentation originally developed for the World
Championship-winning Desmosedici GP7.
The ‘R’ version of the 1098 is not only the flagship of the
Superbike family, but also the platform on which the very latest Ducati Corse
technologies are expressed in street bike form. The 1098 R takes all the
original 1098 features, reduces weight even further and adds an extra 20
horsepower, traction control, sand-cast crankcases, titanium valves and
con-rods, TTXR rear suspension and much more to produce the most awesome
performance ever seen in this category.
The 1098 R comes with a race kit, which is intended for
track use only, boosting power output from 180 to approximately 186hp. The kit
consists of a 102dB carbon fibre slip-on muffler kit by Termignoni and a
dedicated ECU. 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.
1098 R Testastretta Evoluzione power
The 1098 R engine represents the finest twin-cylinder
technology in the world. It produces 180hp (132.4kW) @ 9,750rpm and 99.1
lb-ft(13.7kgm) of brute torque @
7,750rpm in standard mode and an astonishing 186hp when using the supplied race
kit, which is intended for track use only.
The specification of this engine underlines its no-compromise
race technology. To help contain the massive ‘R’ power output, the crankcases
and cylinder heads have been sand-cast produced, a process that improves the
molecular quality of the casting, increasing strength while ensuring that
intricate shapes are achieved with absolute accuracy. Confirming the 1098 R’s
race specification by minimising weight and increasing performance, the
crankshaft connecting rods are made in titanium saving 130g over the stock 1098
rods while reducing their reciprocating forces and improving crankshaft
acceleration. Cam belt covers moulded in carbon fibre and cam covers cast in
magnesium alloy complete the lightweight package. The result is a weight saving of 5.6kg (12.34lbs) over the 999R
engine and 2.2kg (4.8lbs) less than the 1098.
The increased capacity of 1198.4cc is the product of a
larger bore and stroke of 106 x 67.9mm and is fed through four titanium valves
per cylinder and compressed to a ratio of 12.8:1. The valves, which are chrome
nitride (CrN) coated, have been increased in diameter by approximately 5% to
44.3mm for the inlet and 36.2mm for the exhaust. They are actuated by rocker
arms that are super-finished for reduced friction and fatigue, and double
overhead camshafts with radical profiles that achieve approximately 16% more
lift than the standard 1098.
These incredible valve performances are only possible
because of Ducati’s unique Desmodromic system, where valve closure is activated
mechanically. At high rpm it would be almost impossible for the valve to follow
the steep closure profile of the cam lobe if it were relying upon a normal
valve spring, but with the Desmo system the valve is mechanically closed with
the same accuracy as it is opened, enabling steep cam profiles and radical cam
timings. This system is used on every single Ducati motorcycle including the
world-beating Desmosedici MotoGP bike.
The pistons utilise the same design developed for the
Desmosedici in the Ducati MotoGP program by using a distinctive double-ribbed
undercrown to achieve high strength with minimal piston wall surface area and,
therefore, less friction. In this way, the 106mm RR58 alloy components are able
to operate reliably at high rpm while delivering incredible performance.
The 1098 R elliptical throttle bodies have been increased
6.5% in size compared to the 1098, a diameter now equal to 63.9mm. For the
first time on a road-going Ducati, twin injectors are used on each cylinder.
The first centrally mounted injector feeds through a 4-hole nozzle while the
second offset injector feeds through a 12-hole nozzle ensuring progressive and
fluid power delivery throughout the rev-range. With this configuration the
system has the capacity to provide much heavier fueling when used in
competition.
The gearbox shares the same ratios as the 1098 and 1098 S,
except for 3rd, 4th and 6th gear, which has a higher ratio so as to be able
fully exploit the speed gained from the supplied race kit or additional
performance modifications. Also with performance in mind and because of its
high resistance to fatigue, the gears are machined from the same high-strength
steel used in Ducati Corse race applications with 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears
being subjected to a shot-peening treatment that further ensures their strength
and reduced fatigue. The dry, multiplate ‘slipper’ clutch reduces the
destabilising effect of aggressive downshifting and helps provide the fine
control required when used under extreme track conditions.
The 2-1-2 exhaust system, which complies with Euro 3
emission standards, is formed in 52mm-57mm diameter tubing with a wall
thickness of 0.8mm (.030in) and terminates with Ducati’s trademark twin
under-seat mufflers beautifully formed in super lightweight titanium and
stainless steel.
Chassis
The 1098 R chassis and suspension components are the results
of detailed study and a performance first priority approach to development. The
goal was to achieve even more weight saving while building in strength and
rigidity to manage the incredible power of the new 180hp engine. The result is
an impressive 16kg (35lbs) overall vehicle weight reduction compared to the
999R and an impressive 6kg (13lbs) over the already lightweight 1098 S.
Trellis frame
Developed in cooperation with Ducati Corse, the 1098 R
Trellis frame features main section tubes in ALS 450 with a diameter of 34mm
and 1.5mm thickness to achieve a total weight of just 9kg (19.8lbs) and anextremely high strength-to-weight ratio. Race-proven
with hundreds of victories, the Trellis design remains the chosen engineering
solution by Ducati Corse and a feature of every Ducati motorcycle.
Front subframe
As with all the models in the Superbike family, the front
subframe is produced in magnesium alloy to reduce the weight to just 0.61kg
(1.3lbs). While its construction ensures secure, rigid support for the
headlamp, instruments and fairing, the weight-saving around this high, forward
position contributes considerably to overall ‘feel’ and control of the machine.
Rear subframe
Underlining its competition intention, the 1098 R is
designed as a true ‘monoposto’ with no provisions to carry a passenger. By
producing the rear subframe in aluminium alloy it has enabled a 50% weight
reduction (compared to biposto models) to 1.3kg (2.8lbs).
Single-sided swingarm
The 1098’s unique single-sided swingarm is made up of main
operational components in aluminium castings so as to ensure strength around
the pivot points, wheel hub and suspension links, with fabricated aluminium
sections used to fuse the construction into a single, beautifully engineered
component. For the ‘R’ model, the swingarm is finished in black to denote its
racing status as well as to contrast sharply against the ‘racing gold’ wheels.
Rear Suspension
Working together with the single-sided swingarm and an
efficient linkage is a fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR single shock. Used for the
first time on a Ducati production bike,
this exclusive shock gives top performance while enabling
considerable weight-saving over similar components produced with traditional
technology.
The TTXR uses twin tube technology and offers totally separate
damping adjustment in compression and rebound. It uses experience gained in
MotoGP to minimise friction and reduce the risk of cavitation under extreme
conditions.A vitally important feature
of the rear suspension system is the ability to adjust rear ride height
independent of spring pre-load and other suspension settings, critical when
seeking the perfect set-up for personal riding style or track conditions.
Front Suspension
The front the of new 1098 R boasts fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins
with low friction Titanium Nitride sliders feature radial Monobloc caliper
mountings. The unique look of these mountings further endorses the
no-compromise racing specification of the 1098 R.The Öhlins set-up offers superior road
holding, delivers precise feedback, and enables every rider to be more
confident and in control. The Öhlins package is completed with a
control-enhancing, fully adjustable steering damper.
Brembo Monobloc calipers
The 1098 R is also equipped with Brembo’s Monobloc caliper
racing technology. The M4 calipers use four 34mm pistons and two large surface
pads for maximum stopping power. The calipers are machined from a single piece
of alloy compared to the bolt-together construction of conventional ones. The Monobloc
design has much higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme
braking and gives a much more precisefeel at the brake lever. The massive 330mm discs and Monobloc caliper
technology combined with the legendary stability of Ducati’s Trellis frame and
the 1098 R’s lightweight 165kg (364lbs) now makes world championship level
brake performance available for the road.
Super lightweight wheels
One of the most effective ways to improve the handling and
performance of a motorcycle is to reduce its unsprung weight by using superior
lightweight wheels. The 1098 R uses lightweight Marchesini Y-shaped spoke
wheels created from forged then machined alloy and finished in ‘racing gold’.
Both front and rear wheels achieve a lower moment of inertia and unsprung
weight to enhance the 1098 R’s change of direction and braking performance.
