presentation of the 1198 SP 2011
in 2010, the 1198 range included the standard model, the S version with Öhlins suspension, the S Corse in a special series with a special tank and color scheme, and the R Corse model with specifications very close to the SBK factory bike. For 2011, it's simpler: an 1198 for the sporty, an 1198 SP for the big-hearted.
the 1100 Hypermotard had already adopted this designation last year - it would seem that Ducati's sportiest models are now taking up the name. The S version has been rebranded and equipped with the very best: inverted forks and TTX monoshock (big top) from Öhlins, standard shifter (previously only available on the exclusive BMW HP2), aluminum fuel tank from the 1198 S Corse, traction control, DDA data acquisition, anti-dribble clutch, lightened Marchesini rims (1 kilo less each) and a big, powerful twin to put it all to the test. The big Testastretta Evoluzione maintains an impressive 170 horsepower for a machine that weighs no more than 200 kilos in the wet.
now the pinnacle of Ducati's Superbike range, this SP is a little gem; but we won't have the unreal R version, with its 180 hp and crazy price tag, to fantasize about.
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Key facts Ducati 1198 SP (2011) : What you need to know before you buy
Specifications Ducati 1198 SP 2011
- Chassis
- Frame : tubular steel mesh
- Fuel capacity : 18 liters (4.76 US gallons)
- Seat height : 820 mm (32.28 in)
- Length : 2,100 mm (82.68 in)
- Min height : 1,100 mm (43.31 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,430 mm (56.30 in)
- Dry weight : 168 kg (370 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 198 kg (437 lb)
- Front axle
- Öhlins telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm / Öhlins, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 330 mm (12.99 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.1 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Öhlins monoshock / Öhlins, Wheel travel : 127 mm (5 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 245 mm (9.65 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 190 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.2 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 desmodromic ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,198.40 cc
- 170 ch (167.70 hp) to 9,750 rpm
- 13.40 mkg to 8,000 rpm
- Power-to-Weight Ratio : 1 kg/ch
- Torque-to-Weight Ratio : 12.54 kg/mkg
- Compression : 12.7 : 1
- Practical information
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Compare the 1198 SP to its competitors
Compared to its 8 direct competitors, this 1198 SP holds a particularly dominant position, establishing itself as the benchmark across several key criteria. It leads the category thanks to its torque of 13.4 Nm and its torque-to-weight ratio of 12.54 kg/Nm. In terms of horsepower, its output of 170 ch lags behind the segment leaders.
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 1198 SP 2011
- What is the power of the 1198 SP?
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The 1198 SP 2011 develops a power of 170 ch (167.70 hp)
- What is the torque of the 1198 SP?
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The maximum torque of the 1198 SP 2011 is 13.40 mkg to 8,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the 1198 SP?
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The 1198 SP 2011 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 300 km/h (186.40 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the 1198 SP?
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The 1198 SP 2011 has a a dry weight of 168 kg (370 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 198 kg (437 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the 1198 SP?
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To ensure good accessibility, the 1198 SP 2011 offers a minimum seat height of 820 mm (32.28 in).
- What is the price of the 1198 SP?
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The price of the 1198 SP 2011 is 22,690€ in France
- What size tires should I put on my 1198 SP?
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The standard size for a 1198 SP 2011 is 120 / 70 - 17 for the front, and 190 / 55 - 17 for the rear.
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