Ducati Superbike Electronics & Instrumentation
Advanced technology straight from the racetrack to your Ducati
This pure racing digital instrumentation originating from Ducati's
MotoGP project, has no switches or buttons to compromise its clean,
minimalist lines. Instead, information additional to the default
read-outs is managed from the left-hand handlebar-mounted switch gear,
allowing the rider to scroll through and select from various menus. The
display, which now has a bright white LED back lighting, presents rpm
and speed, with the former displayed across the screen in a progressive
bar graph. Optionally, the rpm and speed can be displayed in numeric
values which have now been enlarged. Additionally, it displays lap
times, DTC level selected (if activated on 1198 S and 1198 R) time, air
temperature, coolant temperature, battery voltage, two trips and a trip
that automatically starts as the fuel system goes onto reserve. Warning
lights illuminate to signify neutral, turn signals, high-beam,
rev-limit, low oil pressure, fuel reserve, DTC intervention (if
activated on 1198 S and 1198 R) and scheduled maintenance. The
instrument display is also used as the control panels for the DDA and
DTC systems as well as listing lap times recorded by using the
high-beam flash button as a stopwatch.
Lights and indicators
The horizontal twin headlamps, a signature Ducati style from the iconic
916, have been modernised with the latest lighting technology. Two
polyellipsoidal units light the way with a powerful beam while
maintaining an aggressive look to the front of the machine in pure
Ducati Superbike tradition. The units used on the entire Superbike range now
save over 0.5kg (1.2lb) over previous versions, reducing weight from a
crucial high frontal area which enhances the overall vehicle handling
and all-important 'feel' of the front-end.
The rear light employs a specially designed strip of LEDs enhanced by a
high diffusion lens shaped into the sleek lines of the tailpiece. The
same LEDs are intensified for brake lights.
The directional indicators also use the latest in LED technology for
illumination. The frontal indicators are beautifully integrated into
the rear view mirrors and now the entire range of Superbikes come
with an optional spacer kit enabling an extension of 30mm over the
standard mirror stem length.
Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) - Onboard datalogging
The Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) - complete with PC software and
USB-ready data retrieval card - evaluates the performance of the bike
and its rider by recording numerous channels of data.
Channels include throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine
temperature, distance travelled, laps and lap times and automatically
calculates engine rpm and vehicle speed to record gear selection. A new
channel now records the DTC index, presenting it as a graphic trace
indicating the amount of interaction during wheel-spin. After a ride or
track session, an upgraded 4mb of data can be downloaded to a PC to
analyse the performance of rider and motorcycle.
DDA is supplied as standard equipment on the 1198 S and 1198 R while is available for the 848 EVO and 1198 from Ducati Accessories.
