Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition vs Ducati 1198 S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Editionstacks up against the Ducati 1198 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 1198 R Corse Special EditionDucati 1198 S
Model year20102010
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower180 hp170 hp
Torque134 Nm132 Nm
Weight164 kg169 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition vs Ducati 1198 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition and the Ducati 1198 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition brings 180 hp in a 164 kg package, while the Ducati 1198 S counters with 170 hp at 169 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: