Ducati Superbike
1098S Tricolore
A
CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN STYLE
The 1098 S is also available in an additional
special ‘Tricolore’ version (red,
white and green), the colours of the Italian national
flag. The ‘Tricolore’ sports the same
specification as the 1098 S with the added features
of the frame and wheels finished in traditional
‘racing gold’ colours. In addition,
a 102 dB Termignoni racing muffler kit with dedicated
ECU is supplied with the bike.
Suspension is of the very highest performance
standard. The fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins
FG511 forks, which sport low friction Titanium
Nitride fork sliders, respond effortlessly to
every imperfection in the tarmac. Beyond their
advanced engineering solutions, one of the most
important characteristics of Öhlins forks
is their ability to communicate the condition
and quality of the tyre-to-road contact patch,
a feature that puts every rider in superior control.
The suspension system is completed and perfectly
balanced by using a fully adjustable Öhlins
46PRC rear shock with a ride enhancing top-out
spring, controlling the single-sided swingarm
for outstanding drive, traction and steering precision.
The Öhlins package is completed with a control-enhancing
adjustable steering damper.
The ‘S’ also sets a new standard
for lightwight performance. On any sport or race
bike, the most effective area to reduce weight
is its “unsprung weight”. These are
components like tyres, brakes and wheels. Lighter
wheels have a lower ‘moment of inertia’
that is beneficial with every direction change
and application of the brakes. The 1098 addresses
this important area by mounting Marchesini forged
and machined wheels, reducing weight by 1.9Kg
(4lbs). Both front and rear are super lightweight
and their benefit is immediately apparent. The
weight saving is further enhanced with the application
of a carbon fibre front fender.
The 1098 S is also supplied with the Ducati Data
Analyzer system as standard equipment. The DDA
package supplied with the ‘S’ version
enables the retrieval of data and analysis of
data collected from your previous track session
or road trip. The DDA package includes software
for your personal computer on CD, a data retrieval
USB key and instructions.
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