Ducati 1098 R 2009 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati 1098 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Overview - Ducati 1098 R 2009 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati 1098 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

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Technical Specifications Ducati 1098 R 2009 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati 1098 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati 1098 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	134 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	13.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Dry, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1098 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.