Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE vs Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SEstacks up against the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 1198 R Corse SEDucati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE
Model year20112009
Price$39,995
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower180 hp180 hp
Torque134 Nm134 Nm
Weight168 kg165 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE vs Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE and the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE brings 180 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE counters with 180 hp at 165 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: