Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione (2009)

The Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione embodies the ultimate marriage of performance, technology, and innovation.

At its heart lies a potent 170hp (125kW) powerplant, expertly tuned to deliver explosive acceleration and unrelenting thrust. The fully adjustable 43mm Hlins forks provide sublime damping control, their titanium nitride-treated fork sliders ensuring silky-smooth action over even the most treacherous road surfaces.

Every nuance of tyre-to-road contact is conveyed with precision, empowering riders to harness every available grip and traction. Complementing this exceptional front-end dynamics is a fully adjustable Hlins rear shock, paired with a ride-enhancing top-out spring, mounted to a single-sided swingarm for unparalleled drive and handling stability.

The 1198 S’s radical weight-saving measures are most evident in its cutting-edge Marchesini forged and machined wheels, boasting an impressive 7-spoke GP replica design. This masterful blend of technology and performance culminates in a truly sublime riding experience: the Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione is poised to redefine the limits of road-going exhilaration.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Four stroke, 90Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Engine Capacity	1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Max Power	125 kw / 170 hp
Max Torque	131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m /97 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.1 US gallons / 15.5 L
Seat Height	32.2 inches / 820 mm

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Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione (2009)

All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	Ducati 1198S Testastretta Evoluzione
Year	2009

Engine

Engine Type	Four stroke, 90Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement	1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	106 x 67.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Max Horsepower	125 kw / 170 hp
Max Torque	131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m /97 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Engine Management System	Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Exhaust	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel mufflers

Performance

Top Speed

280.9 km/h / 174.5 mph

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Transmission

Clutch	Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Gearbox	6 Speed
Gear Ratios	1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 22/25

Electrical & Electronics System

Starter

Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension	hlins 43mm with TiN fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front Suspension Travel	4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable hlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rake	2430′ / 24.5

Wheels & Brakes

Front Wheel/Rim Size	7-Spoke light alloy, 3.50 x 17
Front Tire Size	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	7-Spoke light alloy, 6.00 x 17
Rear Tire Size	190/55 ZR17
Front Brakes	2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad.
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height	32.2 inches / 820 mm
Wheelbase	56.3 inches / 1430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.1 US gallons / 15.5 L
Dry Weight	169 kg / 373 lbs

Features

Lightweight 2-1-2 exhaust system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Twin stainless steel mufflers
Fully adjustable Hlins 43mm upside-down fork
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Hlins monoshock
Top-out spring on rear shock
Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Lightweight chassis components
Racing-style traction control system
High-performance, fully adjustable front suspension
Titanium nitride-treated fork sliders
Fully adjustable steering damper
7-spoke GP replica Marchesini forged and machined wheels
Carbon fibre front fender
Ducati Data Analysis (DDA) system as standard equipment
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system as standard equipment

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