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73/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.99 hp/kg
Torque
132 Nm
Engine
1198 ccm
Technical Overview
2009 Ducati Superbike 1198 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Ducati Superbike 1198 S features a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170 HP (124.1 kW) at 9,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 131.5 Nm (97 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.9 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Superbike 1198 S measures 171 kg (377 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
141.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,750 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque131.5 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 97.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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