Ducati 1198 suspension setup and specs

Ducati 1198, 2009 to 2011: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 32 psi cold rear tire pressure, 171 kg (377 lb).

Model years covered: 2009, 2010, 2011 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2009–2011 Ducati 1198
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Ducati 1198

2009–2011 · sport · 1198 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel127 mm (5.0 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake24.5°
Trail97 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight171 kg (377 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 330mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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