Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2011 Ducati Superbike 1198 features a 849.4 cc (51.8 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 131.4 Nm (96.9 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 200.1 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 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.01 HP/kg (0.99 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
200.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.01 HP/kg (0.99 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,750 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement849.4 ccm (51.83 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque131.4 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 96.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity15.50 litres (4.10 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed (racing black/graphite gray)
InstrumentsDigital MotoGP derived unit with displays for: Speed, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A and B trips, fuel reserve trip, DTC level selected (if activated) scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Integrated immobilizer system and management of DDA, DTC and DQS
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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