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The Tricolore was a limited edition version to celebrate the 2007 launch of the new superbike
1098, 1098S and 1098S Tricolore

TRICOLORE - A CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN STYLE

For 2007 only, the 1098 S is also available in an additional special 'Tricolore' version (red, white and green, the colours of the Italian national flag). The Ducati 'Tricolore' tradition began in 1985 with the stunning 750 F1 and then continued with the limited edition 851. The latest 'Tricolore' is a 1098 S with the additional features of frame and wheels finished in traditional 'racing gold' colours. In addition, a power-increasing 102 dB Termignoni racing carbon exhaust kit with dedicated ECU is supplied with the bike.

The S specification superbike Additional features:

ÖHLINS RACE DERIVED SUSPENSION :

Simply the best suspension, fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins FG511 forks, racing Öhlins 46PRC rear shock absorber and an Öhlins steering damper give the S model the magic carpet ride you would expect from the world leaders in suspension

MARCHESINI FORGED LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS :

The most effective way to lose weight from any race bike is from the unsprung weight, the S model is fitted with lightweight racing wheels machined from forged alloy. Saving another 1.9 kgs from the already light wheels on the 1098. Trimmed with red pinstripe, just for the race look!

DUCATI DATA ANALYZER :

The 1098 S is also supplied with the Ducati Data Analyser system (available as an extra on the 1098) The DDA package supplied with the ‘S’ version enables the retrieval of data and analysis of data collected from your previous track session or road trip. The DDA package includes software for your personal computer on CD, a data retrieval USB key and instructions.

CARBON FIBRE :

The 1098S is fitted with a carbon fibre front mudguard as standard. Another example of Ducati's 'No compromise' design philosophy

ALLOY ITEMS :

Just as finishing touches the S model gets an anodised finish to the exhausts and heat shield

The main features across the range...

TESTASTRETTA EVOLUZIONE ENGINE :
1099 cc, Latest generation motor producing a massive 160 hp at just 9750 rpm & over 90 lb-ft of torque! (that's the highest torque to weight ratio of ANY sports motorcycle in the world!!!)
Far more than just a bigger motor ! details here

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION :
The world beating trellis frame moves on to its best ever, paired with the lightest single sided swingarm ever and upgraded suspension. Race track handling without a doubt! (click for a video clip of the new swingarm)

BRAKES, WHEELS :
The most powerfull brakes fitted to a production motorcycle! designed specifically for the 1098 - Brembo Monobloc radial calipers. Lightweight Marchesini 10 spoke wheels (the front is 250g lighter!) details here

INSTRUMENTS AND DATALOGGING :
Racing Digitek Dashboard from the Ducati GP7 Moto GP bike fitted to a production bike!!! fully controlled from the handlebars and with race datalogging compatibiltiy!

LOWER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE COST :
All 2007 model Ducati's now benefit from a revised service plan, lowering the cost of looking after your bike by as much as 50%!

Set to be in short supply, we are taking orders for those who want to get there name down for spring delivery. Remember when the 916SP came out !!!!!!

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What Ducati Say...

ENGINEERED BY THE STOPWATCH, DESIGNED BY THE RACETRACK

The 1098 immediately strikes you with its purposeful, no-nonsense attitude. Performance is first and foremost in every detail.

Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front-end meld with twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm to express its aerodynamics and agility. Add the new Testastretta Evoluzione engine at the heart of the machine and you get an all-out performance Ducati Superbike that seems to be moving fast, even when at rest.

The 1098 introduces a number of ‘firsts’ for Ducati and production sport bike design. The 1098 is the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for its weight-saving single-sided swingarm. More ‘firsts’ for a road-going Ducati include the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6-derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the information-rich instrumentation originally developed for the new Desmosedici GP7.

The 1098 has the soul of a race bike, pure and simple. The riding position encourages the rider to mould to the sleek lines of the tank and seat: man and machine are made one. It transmits the quality and character of contact between road surface and tyre, it signals the way the chassis will react next and responds instinctively to rider commands.