Ducati 1198 SP Reviews
The Ducati 1198 SP is a replacement model for the 1198 S (there will be no R model).
The Italian superbike is loaded with features. The 2011 1198 and 1198 SP both get the Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS) as standard but the 1198 SP gets the full Ohlins suspension package, including a TTX rear shock and Ohlins steering-damper.
The engineers will be placing much effort into this 2012 motorcycle since Ducati is taking a sabbatical from the World Superbike Championship. This action, and the fact that Xerox wanted to pursue other advertising venues, allowed del Torchio (Ducati CEO) to make an easy decision to improve on the 2012 Ducati Superbike.
The 1198 SP isn't a great deal different from Ducati's current 1198, but that Quick Shifter is the latest Ducati gadget we've been given to play with. T
Ducati is the first manufacturer to offer this as standard on a production bike. There are very few things from a race bike we can't expect to be standard on Ducati's top future superbikes.
Down the start/finish straight at Imola I keep full throttle open while just kicking the gear lever up. Ducati says it takes 80 milliseconds to perform this shift up using the DQS, and 230 milliseconds without. The quick shifter gets me from corner to corner very fast so it's a good thing Ducati have added a highly sophisticated race derived slipper clutch to aid with the downshifts, too.
The electronic quick shifter is an interesting addition to the world of production superbikes. Ave Testastretta.
Ducati 2011 1198 SP running a coolant, L-Twin engine that produces 170hp Desmodromic (125kW) @ 9750 rpm and a gang beating £ 97 feet (13.4kgm) of torque @ 8000 rpm. Volumetric efficiency through four valves per cylinder is great with diameters of 43.5 mm valve for 35.5 mm intake and exhaust. forged wheels weigh less than the typical cast aluminum wheels, and this driver aids and quick fulfillment of suspension are both valuable improvements on the bike.
To reverse a pattern of exchange of race set-up a Ducati Performance accessory kit required.
So if you’re in the market for a super fast bike, check out the new 2011 Ducati 1198 SP .