Ducati Superbike 1098 S vs NCR New Blue (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superbike 1098 Sstacks up against the NCR New Blue. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 1098 SNCR New Blue
Model year20082019
Price
Engine1099 cc1100 cc
Horsepower134 hp116 hp
Torque123 Nm106 Nm
Weight171 kg145 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. WAVE discs, 4-piston 2-pad Brembo SBK radial caliper from billet
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. WAVE disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper from billet
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-R17 / 190/55-R17

Ducati Superbike 1098 S vs NCR New Blue — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 1098 S and the NCR New Blue usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 1098 S brings 134 hp in a 171 kg package, while the NCR New Blue counters with 116 hp at 145 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: