Ducati Superbike 1098 vs Ducati Superbike 1098 S (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 1098Ducati Superbike 1098 S
Model year20082008
Price
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower134 hp134 hp
Torque123 Nm123 Nm
Weight173 kg171 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 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 Superbike 1098 vs Ducati Superbike 1098 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 1098 and the Ducati Superbike 1098 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 1098 brings 134 hp in a 173 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 1098 S counters with 134 hp at 171 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: