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Ducati 1198 S specs

Motorcycle type Sport
Curb weight 199 kg (439 lbs)
Introduced 2010
Origin country Italy
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Performance

0 - 30 mph1.2 s
0 - 40 mph1.7 s
0 - 50 mph2.2 s
0 - 60 mph2.7 s
0 - 70 mph3.2 s
0 - 80 mph3.7 s
0 - 90 mph4.3 s
0 - 100 mph5.1 s
1/4 mile10.0 s @ 144.9 mph
60 mph - 036 m (117 ft)

Powertrain specs

Engine type V2 8 valve desmodromic DOHC
Displacement 1198 cc
Power 172 ps (170 bhp / 127 kw) @ 9750 rpm
Torque 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) @ 8000 rpm
Power / liter 144 ps (142 hp)
Power / weight 866 ps (854 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 663 Nm (489 lb-ft) / t
Transmission 6 speed manual sequential
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196ss  3y ago

It has 8 valves on 2 cylinders.

 

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FastestLaps  3y ago

I'll blame it on Chrome autocomplete..


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FastestLaps  3y ago

Or maybe I was convinced it was V4, but those came out later.


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196ss  3y ago @FastestLaps

Curiously, this engine, being a V2 with a 90-deg angle, is often described in Italian magazines as L2 because of its tilted position.


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FastestLaps  3y ago @196ss

I think many (most?) Ducati twins are 90 degrees and the front cylinder is somewhat horizontal(ish), therefore I can see how it makes an "L" shape.

But I think it makes things confusing if different letters are used to describe same fundamental cylinder layout at different angles.


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1198  3y ago

4 valves per cylinder


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FastestLaps  8y ago

Some incredible numbers for this venerable Ducati. It accelerates almost as fast as 918 Spyder.