'R' Technical Features
1098 R ADVANCED 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. Race-proven with hundreds of victories, the Trellis design remains the chosen engineering solution by Ducati Corse and a feature of every Ducati motorcycle.REAR SUSPENSION
Working together with the single-sided swingarm and an efficient linkage is a fully adjustable Öhlins shock. 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 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 helps every rider to be more confident and in control.MONOBLOC CALIPERS
The 1098 is the first production street bike to use Brembo's Monobloc caliper racing technology. The M4-34 calipers are machined from a single piece of alloy, vs. the bolt-together construction of conventional calipers. The Monobloc design has much higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking, and therefore gives a much more precise feel at the brake lever. The massive 330mm discs combined with Monobloc calipers achieve spectacular braking power. The use of Monobloc 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.AERODYNAMIC BODYWORK
Carefully designed not only for aerodynamic efficiency but also to hug the sleek lines of the chassis, the 1098 R enables the rider to blend effortlessly into the race-oriented riding position. Great care has been taken in the design of the air supply ducts so to ensure efficient air-flow through radiator and oil coolers as well as provide ample air delivery to the airbox feeding the powerful Testastretta Evoluzione engine. Moulded in lightweight Terblend®, with the fairing belly-pan, tank lower side panels, seat assembly and front fender in carbon fibre, the bodywork's form becomes a considerable contributing factor to the overall performance of the machine.RACING LIVERY
In true 'R' style, 1098 R comes with red bodywork complete with white background number plates on the tail section and nose fairing. The Trellis frame is also in red with the front and rear Marchesini wheels finished in 'racing gold', the same as the 2008 official factory Superbikes. The fairing belly-pan, front fender and side panels are left in a contrasting natural carbon fibre finish. Finally, the small red, white and green tricolore graphic, neatly shaped between the twin headlamps in the nose fairing, proudly underlines the Italian design, style and precision race engineering of this incredible motorcycle.