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) … See more

With the release of the 1098, Ducati created a stir not only with road riders, but also in the racing world, specifically the Superbike World Championship. In an attempt to level the playing field, WSBK regulations … See more

For 2009, Ducati took the past success of the 1098 and modified it to honour a racing legend and to improve the performance of the Superbike.
Key changes include an upgrade into a 180 hp 90° L-tw… See more

• The SWA (Supertest World Association) awarded the 1098 the "Best Bike of the Year" award for 2008
• "International Bike of the Year 2007 and 2008" by the choices of the world's moto-journal communities as well as jour… See more

The 1098 and 1098S were replaced in the Ducati lineup by the Ducati 1198 in 2009. The 1198 has more power and torque, redesigned wheels, fairing, speedometer, headlights, the addition of traction control and a few o… See more